Los Angeles, CA vs San Francisco, CA

Los Angeles, CA vs San Francisco, CA: What the data shows

Los Angeles, CA is in Los Angeles, CA while San Francisco, CA is in San Francisco, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Los Angeles, CA is the more affordable option at $1,042,100 median — $23,000 less than San Francisco, CA's $1,065,100. WYLT rates Los Angeles, CA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and San Francisco, CA as “Settle here” — an excellent place to put down roots.

San Francisco, CA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Los Angeles, CA has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. San Francisco, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Los Angeles, CA has Low flood risk and San Francisco, CA has Low flood risk.

San Francisco, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Los Angeles, CA scores 47/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus San Francisco, CA's 90/100 (exceptionally walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating — Los Angeles, CA rates 5/10 and San Francisco, CA rates 5/10.