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    City vs city

    Los Angeles, CA vs San Jose, CA

    Los AngelesSan Jose
    Population3,857,897990,054
    Population growth (1 yr)-0.6%-1.1%
    Median home value$879,500$1,187,800
    Median rent$1,879$2,617
    Household income$80,366$141,565
    Unemployment7.9%4.7%
    Bachelor's degree+25%26%
    State crime /100k2,2562,256

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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