Phoenix, AZ vs San Gabriel, 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 41). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 175). San Gabriel leads in median household income ($84,056 vs $65,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 74 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.0 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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