Alameda, CA vs Gilbert, AZ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 28). Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 206). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $105,842).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 72.3 (#903) |
| Population | 75,353 | 275,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $570,915 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $105,842 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | R+3.5 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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