Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Los Angeles, CA
VS
Quincy, MA
🏆 Quincy leads 15 of 22 categories
Los Angeles
California
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,244
Violent Crime Index
192⚠ High
Population
3,881,041 ✓ Larger
Quincy
Massachusetts
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,668 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
100,981
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Los Angeles, CA
Pros
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 38°F
Rent averages $110/mo less ($1,791 vs $1,901)
Cooler summers — July highs near 78°F vs 83°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $822,600
Violent crime (728.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Quincy by $14,424/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Quincy, MA
Pros
54% less violent crime than Los Angeles
Homes cost $259k less ($563,200 vs $822,600)
Households earn $14,424 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (6.7%)
More college-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Smaller class sizes — 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Snowy winters — about 51" of snow per year
Higher rents — median is $1,901/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Quincy
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Quincy
Median Income
$14,424
$90,668 vs $76,244/yr
Quincy
Violent Crime
54% lower
335.1 vs 728.5 per 100k
Quincy
Median Home Value
$259k less
$563,200 vs $822,600
Quincy
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
6.7% vs 7.7% unemployment
Quincy
Summer Heat
5.0°F warmer
July avg high 83.0°F vs 78.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $822,600⚠ High | $563,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,791⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,901⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,244 | $90,668 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7%⚠ High | 6.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 31.3 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter | 33.9 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 15.1% | 15.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 143⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 192⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 71 | 63 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (93) | A (119) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.2:1 | 13.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 46.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 78.7% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Los Angeles Unified | Quincy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 66.6°F ✓ Warmer | 37.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 78.0°F | 83.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.1" ✓ Drier | 52.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 50.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 3,881,041 ✓ Larger | 100,981 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.6% | 43.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 19.7% ✓ More | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.4% | 16.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Quincy's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Quincy is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Quincy leads 15 of 22 categories. Los Angeles wins 7 and Quincy 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 Los Angeles to Quincy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($822,600 vs $563,200 median home), income ($76,244 vs $90,668), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Los Angeles, CA and Quincy, MA are about 2,603 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.