Layton, UT vs Los Banos, 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.
Layton
71.7
#966 nationally
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Layton leads in average commute (23 min vs 50.4 min). Layton leads in crime level (3.6 vs 5.9). Layton leads in median household income ($93,453 vs $76,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Layton, UT | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#966) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 83,516 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $527,627 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $93,453 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | R+4.4 |
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71.7 Score
Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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D
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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