Hawthorne, CA vs West Haven, CT

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

vs

West Haven

75.7

#432 nationally

West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 19.9). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 165). Hawthorne leads in walk score (72 vs 48).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hawthorne, CA West Haven, CT
WhereAtHome Score 60.4 (#1937) 75.7 (#432)
Population 83,364 54,790
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $881,878 $368,011
Median Household Income $72,298 $72,827
Average Commute 29.2 min 23.2 min
Walk Score 72 48
Crime Level 19.9 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 N/A