Gloucester, MA vs San Dimas, 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Gloucester leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 31.9 min). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $84,465). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 29,959 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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