Gardena, CA vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 21). Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 19.3). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 58,377 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+22.2 |
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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C-
71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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