Garden Grove, CA vs Rockledge, FL
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
Rockledge
70.6
#1089 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Rockledge leads in cost of living index (112 vs 165). Rockledge leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden Grove, CA | Rockledge, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1788) | 70.6 (#1089) |
| Population | 168,234 | 29,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,470 | $400,838 |
| Median Household Income | $86,139 | $80,759 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+20.8 |
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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C-
70.6 Score
Rockledge, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$400,838
Population
29,452
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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