Gardena, CA vs Madison, AL
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
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 17). Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 19.3). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $75,443).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Madison, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 76.4 (#352) |
| Population | 58,377 | 60,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $378,797 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $118,132 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 20.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+43.9 |
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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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C
76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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