Lorain, OH vs San Pablo, 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.
Lorain
75.5
#448 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 38). Lorain leads in cost of living index (84 vs 140). San Pablo leads in median household income ($72,552 vs $46,562).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lorain, OH | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#448) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 65,337 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $157,363 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $46,562 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+38.0 |
C
75.5 Score
Lorain, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$157,363
Population
65,337
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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