Post Falls, ID vs South Gate, 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.
Post Falls
67.7
#1396 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
Post Falls leads in crime level (4.2 vs 14.4). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 23). Post Falls leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Post Falls, ID | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1396) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 44,798 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,761 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $71,042 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.7 Score
Post Falls, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$533,761
Population
44,798
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
West
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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