Gilroy, CA vs Maywood, IL
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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Maywood
74.4
#597 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $64,767). Maywood leads in cost of living index (96 vs 181). Maywood leads in crime level (9.7 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Maywood, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 74.4 (#597) |
| Population | 58,250 | 22,880 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $262,105 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $64,767 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+42.0 |
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60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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74.4 Score
Maywood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,105
Population
22,880
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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