Dublin, CA vs Gainesville, FL
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.
Dublin
62.5
#1847 nationally
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Dublin leads in crime level (4.2 vs 20.2). Dublin leads in median household income ($191,039 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 215).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, CA | Gainesville, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1847) | 68 (#1355) |
| Population | 69,128 | 145,812 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,250,804 | $298,659 |
| Median Household Income | $191,039 | $43,783 |
| Average Commute | 38.1 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 20.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 215 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+21.0 |
D-
62.5 Score
Dublin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,250,804
Population
69,128
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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