Gilroy, CA vs Virginia Beach, VA
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
Virginia Beach
73.6
#714 nationally
Virginia Beach leads in crime level (2.5 vs 12.6). Virginia Beach leads in cost of living index (120 vs 181). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $87,544).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilroy, CA | Virginia Beach, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1936) | 73.6 (#714) |
| Population | 58,250 | 453,649 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,052,956 | $430,374 |
| Median Household Income | $127,391 | $87,544 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+2.6 |
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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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73.6 Score
Virginia Beach, VA
Growing Virginia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$430,374
Population
453,649
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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