Lathrop, CA vs Maricopa, AZ

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.

Lathrop

61.6

#1896 nationally

vs

Maricopa

67.6

#1402 nationally

Lathrop leads in walk score (29 vs 13). Maricopa leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.3). Maricopa leads in cost of living index (111 vs 142).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lathrop, CA Maricopa, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 61.6 (#1896) 67.6 (#1402)
Population 39,857 71,022
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $632,887 $344,261
Median Household Income $108,732 $88,795
Average Commute 42.9 min 38.3 min
Walk Score 29 13
Crime Level 8.3 6.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 142 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+0.9 R+22.1