Gilbert, AZ vs Murrieta, 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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 150). Gilbert leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 35 min). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $105,842).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 275,411 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+1.3 |
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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
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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