Dallas, TX 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.
Dallas
70.1
#1132 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $61,899). Dallas leads in cost of living index (105 vs 181). Dallas leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dallas, TX | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1132) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 1,304,379 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,590 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $61,899 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 47 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 12.6 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+40.0 |
C-
70.1 Score
Dallas, TX
Big D - business and culture collide
Median Home
$309,590
Population
1,304,379
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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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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