Garden Grove, CA vs Lodi, 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.
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 16.7). Lodi leads in cost of living index (132 vs 165). Lodi leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden Grove, CA | Lodi, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1788) | 65.2 (#1645) |
| Population | 168,234 | 67,679 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,470 | $515,002 |
| Median Household Income | $86,139 | $78,468 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 16.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+0.9 |
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
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D
65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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