Apache Junction, AZ vs Garden Grove, CA
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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 41,153 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+2.6 |
D
64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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