Gardena, CA vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Springfield leads in crime level (10.7 vs 19.3). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 154). Gardena leads in median household income ($75,443 vs $55,392).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 58,377 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Gardena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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