Verdict
Lawrence leads on Affordability, Educational Attainment, while San Diego leads on Safety, Weather.
Score Comparison
Affordability
KS
65
✓ winsCA
58
Educational Attainment
KS
91
✓ winsCA
76
Safety
KS
67
CA
70
✓ winsWeather
KS
44
CA
72
✓ winsLivability
KS
68
CA
68
Full Comparison
| Metric | Lawrence | San Diego |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 95,103 | 1,383,987 |
| Median Income | $59,834 | $98,657 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $1,038 ✓ | $2,080 |
| Median Home Value | $247,300 ✓ | $783,300 |
| Median Age | 29 | 36 |
| HS Graduation | 96% ✓ | 90% |
| Bachelor's+ | 56% ✓ | 49% |
| Broadband Access | 90% | 94% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 44% | 48% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 21 min ✓ | 26 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 4.69 | 4.34 ✓ |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 22.02 | 18.41 ✓ |
| Avg Temperature | 54°F | 65°F |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | 13" | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 42" | 10" |