Gadsden, AL vs Martinez, 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.
Gadsden
77.2
#267 nationally
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $39,696). Martinez leads in crime level (7.6 vs 15.9). Gadsden leads in cost of living index (82 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gadsden, AL | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#267) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 33,229 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,676 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $39,696 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+38.0 |
C+
77.2 Score
Gadsden, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,676
Population
33,229
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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