Chesapeake, VA 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.
Chesapeake
68.8
#1279 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in walk score (47 vs 21). Chesapeake leads in cost of living index (119 vs 181). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $92,703).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chesapeake, VA | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1279) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 253,886 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,092 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $92,703 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.8 | D+40.0 |
D+
68.8 Score
Chesapeake, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,092
Population
253,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Northeast
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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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