HEAD TO HEAD
Los Angeles vs Madera
Madera leads Los Angeles on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Los Angeles, CA
wins 2 of 5 factors
Madera, CA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Los Angeles | Madera |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 43 | 79 ◆ |
| Affordable to rent | 26 | 46 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 86 | 90 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 91 ◆ | 87 |
| Big-city amenities | 100 ◆ | 33 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Los Angeles | Madera |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $969K | $426K |
| Typical rent | $2,909/mo | $2,339/mo |
| Average temperature | 17.4°C | 18.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 5.65 kWh/m²/day | 5.52 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank (US) | #2 | #275 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.