Los Angeles, CA vs Simi Valley, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 39). Simi Valley leads in median household income ($112,144 vs $74,891). Simi Valley leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Simi Valley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 67.3 (#1445) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 125,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $841,774 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $112,144 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 176 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+15.1 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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