Gardena, CA vs Palatine, IL
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
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 41). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Palatine, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 74.6 (#575) |
| Population | 58,377 | 64,869 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $396,744 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $93,383 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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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
74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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