Hammond, LA vs Montclair, 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.
Hammond
70.7
#1072 nationally
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 32). Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $42,049). Hammond leads in cost of living index (95 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hammond, LA | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1072) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 22,527 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $225,024 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $42,049 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.4 | R+2.1 |
C-
70.7 Score
Hammond, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,024
Population
22,527
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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