Belleville, IL vs Gardena, 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.
Belleville
79.5
#117 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 39). Belleville leads in cost of living index (88 vs 154). Belleville leads in crime level (14.6 vs 19.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belleville, IL | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#117) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 40,726 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,506 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $60,573 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.9 | D+32.9 |
C+
79.5 Score
Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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