Coachella, CA 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.
Coachella
67.5
#1408 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $52,466). Coachella leads in cost of living index (115 vs 181). Coachella leads in crime level (8.2 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Coachella, CA | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1408) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 43,590 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,865 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $52,466 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 8.2 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+40.0 |
D+
67.5 Score
Coachella, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,865
Population
43,590
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
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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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