Gardena, CA vs Los Angeles, 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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Gardena leads in cost of living index (154 vs 173). Gardena leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 31.4 min). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 68).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 58,377 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
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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D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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