Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Los Angeles wins on safety, walkability and sunshine; Sacramento wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, income, jobs and schools.
| Metric | Los Angeles CA | Sacramento CA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,933 | $1,779 (better) |
| Median home | $921k | $506k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 173 | 118 (better) |
| Median income | $81,939 | $87,321 (better) |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 5% (better) |
| School rating | 1.7/10 | 2.1/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.7 (better) | 7.2 |
| Property crime / 1k | 22.6 (better) | 23.1 |
| Walk score | 69 (better) | 48 |
| Sunny days | 284 (better) | 265 |
| Summer temp | 84°F | 94°F |
| Winter temp | 58°F | 49°F |
| Rainfall | 14.3 in | 19.2 in |
| Population | 3,857,263 | 528,706 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 68 | 77 |
| % Black | 8.1% | 11.8% |
| % Hispanic | 47.2% | 29.4% |
| % Asian | 11.9% | 20.1% |
Green marks the better value in each row.