Gilbert, AZ vs Laguna Niguel, CA
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.
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 204). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $105,842). Laguna Niguel leads in walk score (33 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 275,411 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 33 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+2.6 |
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72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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