Burbank, IL vs Gilroy, 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.
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Burbank leads in crime level (5.4 vs 12.6). Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 181). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $81,060).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 28,164 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+40.0 |
C
75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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