Gardena, CA vs Kearny, NJ
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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Kearny leads in crime level (6.7 vs 19.3). Kearny leads in cost of living index (131 vs 154). Gardena leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Kearny, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 67.4 (#1427) |
| Population | 58,377 | 39,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $585,157 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $81,307 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+28.1 |
D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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