Hawthorne, CA vs Kettering, OH
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.
Hawthorne
60.4
#1937 nationally
Kettering
84
#9 nationally
Kettering leads in crime level (1.2 vs 19.9). Kettering leads in cost of living index (91 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hawthorne, CA | Kettering, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1937) | 84 (#9) |
| Population | 83,364 | 56,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,878 | $247,857 |
| Median Household Income | $72,298 | $69,818 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 19.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 19.9 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | Even |
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60.4 Score
Hawthorne, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,878
Population
83,364
Crime
High
Walk Score
72
Pacific
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B
84 Score
Kettering, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$247,857
Population
56,876
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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