Los Angeles vs San Francisco — Livability Comparison
Los Angeles, United States and San Francisco, United States compared across livability metrics on WellPlaced, from World Bank, WHO, OECD, UNESCO, UNODC, Eurostat, Ookla Speedtest, OpenAQ, and GDELT institutional data (not crowdsourced). Overall, Los Angeles ranks higher (74/100 vs 72/100).
Los Angeles vs San Francisco, metric by metric
| Metric | Los Angeles | San Francisco | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & Security | 61/100 | 66/100 | San Francisco |
| Daily Living Costs | 35/100 | 29/100 | Los Angeles |
| Housing & Rent | 26/100 | 20/100 | Los Angeles |
| Healthcare | 84/100 | 85/100 | San Francisco |
| Economy & Jobs | 94/100 | 89/100 | Los Angeles |
| Education | 90/100 | 90/100 | Tie |
| Transport | 68/100 | 86/100 | San Francisco |
Compare all 29 metrics (climate, air quality, tax burden, governance, and more) side by side with WellPlaced PRO.