Bowling Green, KY vs Gardena, 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.
Bowling Green
72.7
#838 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Bowling Green leads in crime level (6.2 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 37). Bowling Green leads in cost of living index (94 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bowling Green, KY | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#838) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 76,212 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,937 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $47,118 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.3 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.7 Score
Bowling Green, KY
Kentucky community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$286,937
Population
76,212
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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