Gardena, CA vs Kingston, NY
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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Kingston leads in crime level (9.6 vs 19.3). Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 154). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Kingston, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 58,377 | 23,777 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $62,071 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+18.7 |
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61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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