Calexico, CA 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.
Calexico
69.2
#1239 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Calexico leads in crime level (4.0 vs 7.6). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $51,667). Calexico leads in cost of living index (115 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calexico, CA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.2 (#1239) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 38,224 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $398,191 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $51,667 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.2 Score
Calexico, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,191
Population
38,224
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
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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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