Carlsbad, CA vs Garden Grove, 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.
Carlsbad
62.6
#1838 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 31). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($134,139 vs $86,139). Carlsbad leads in crime level (5.5 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, CA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1838) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 113,495 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,361,646 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $134,139 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+2.6 |
D-
62.6 Score
Carlsbad, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,361,646
Population
113,495
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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