Lawndale, CA vs Petaluma, 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.
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Petaluma leads in crime level (7.4 vs 16.3). Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 47). Petaluma leads in median household income ($108,527 vs $76,213).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lawndale, CA | Petaluma, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1777) | 63.2 (#1792) |
| Population | 30,155 | 58,800 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $786,284 | $903,171 |
| Median Household Income | $76,213 | $108,527 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 16.3 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+46.2 |
D
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
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D
63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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