Gardena, CA vs Parma Heights, OH
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
Parma Heights
82.7
#21 nationally
Parma Heights leads in crime level (0.8 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 41). Parma Heights leads in cost of living index (89 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Parma Heights, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 82.7 (#21) |
| Population | 58,377 | 20,431 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $224,246 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $57,197 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+31.5 |
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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B-
82.7 Score
Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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