Gloucester, MA vs Los Angeles, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 42). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 173). Gloucester leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 29,959 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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