Somerville, MA 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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 14.4). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $67,188). South Gate leads in cost of living index (144 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 80,407 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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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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