Head-to-Head · City Comparison
East Los Angeles, CA
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Tracy leads 15 of 22 categories
East Los Angeles
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$64,119
Violent Crime Index
147⚠ High
Population
117,222 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
East Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Rent averages $793/mo less ($1,369 vs $2,162)
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 93°F
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 57°F
Homes cost $35k less ($582,400 vs $617,300)
Smaller class sizes — 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $47,598/yr
Violent crime (558.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher unemployment (6.3% vs 5.4%)
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $47,598 more per year on average
46% less violent crime than East Los Angeles
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (5.4%)
More college-educated — 24.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
8% cheaper overall cost of living than East Los Angeles
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Key Differences at a Glance
East Los Angeles
Median Home Value
$35k less
$582,400 vs $617,300
Tracy
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 107.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Tracy
Median Income
$47,598
$111,717 vs $64,119/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
46% lower
301.4 vs 558.4 per 100k
Tracy
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
5.4% vs 6.3% unemployment
Tracy
Summer Heat
11.2°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 82.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | East Los Angeles, CA | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 107.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $582,400⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,369⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $64,119 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.8 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.0% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 124⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 147⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 91 | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (68) | C- (71) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 18.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.0% | 24.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 55.4% | 83.9% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Animo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle District | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer | 57.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 82.0°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 117,222 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 33.2 | 34.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.9% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 10.8% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
East Los Angeles's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Tracy is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Tracy leads 15 of 22 categories. East Los Angeles wins 7 and Tracy wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from East Los Angeles to Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($582,400 vs $617,300 median home), income ($64,119 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
East Los Angeles, CA and Tracy, CA are about 315 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.