Chula Vista, 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.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.3). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 46). Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $86,139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 274,333 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+2.6 |
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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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