Gardena, CA vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 19.3). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $75,443). Gardena leads in cost of living index (154 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 58,377 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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