Gilroy, CA vs Santa Maria, 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.
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Santa Maria
63.3
#1783 nationally
Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $81,237). Santa Maria leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 34.1 min). Gilroy leads in crime level (12.6 vs 18.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Santa Maria, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 63.3 (#1783) |
| Population | 58,250 | 109,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $668,983 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $81,237 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 18.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+26.7 |
D-
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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D
63.3 Score
Santa Maria, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$668,983
Population
109,987
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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