Best for affordability: Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
Demand-Backed Comparison
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What Stands Out
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Los Angeles, California looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
Los Angeles, California is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on climate comfort, weaker on safety.
New York, New York needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 3,820,914 | 8,804,190 |
| Population Density | 8.2k /sq mi | 28.7k /sq mi |
| Elevation | 292 ft(89 m) | 33 ft(10 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $923,800 | $797,328 |
| Median Rent | $2,762 | $3,643 |
| Median Income | $76,244 | $76,607 |
| Rent Burden | 43% | 57% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr | 291 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 77°F | 63°F |
| Comfort Score | 98/100Excellent | 59/100Good |
| Temp Swing | 24°F | 44°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 19"(48 cm) | 54"(137 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0"(0 cm) | 7"(18 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 66 (Avg)48 days > 100 | AQI 52 (Avg)35 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walk Score | 72 | 90 |
| Transit Score | 100 | 100 |
| Safety Score | 54 / 100 | 56 / 100 |
| School Rating | 5.5/10 | 5.1/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 45%Cable: 93% | Fiber: 37%Cable: 90% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 36.5 years | 37.5 years |
| College Educated | 37% | 40% |
| Remote Workers | 15% | 13% |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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