Lawrence, MA vs South Gate, 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.

Lawrence

66.9

#1488 nationally

vs

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

Lawrence leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 32.3 min). South Gate leads in median household income ($67,188 vs $53,977). Lawrence leads in crime level (12.0 vs 14.4).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lawrence, MA South Gate, CA
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1488) 62.6 (#1845)
Population 88,172 90,070
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $519,043 $702,198
Median Household Income $53,977 $67,188
Average Commute 22.6 min 32.3 min
Walk Score 72 70
Crime Level 12.0 14.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+32.9
Lawrence, MA
D
66.9 Score

Lawrence, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$519,043

Population

88,172

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

72

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South Gate, CA
D-
62.6 Score

South Gate, CA

California community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$702,198

Population

90,070

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

70

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