Lathrop, CA vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 8.3). Lathrop leads in walk score (29 vs 13). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lathrop, CA | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,857 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,887 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $108,732 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 42.9 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+20.3 |
D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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