Gardena, CA vs Santa Monica, 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.
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Gardena leads in cost of living index (154 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in median household income ($106,797 vs $75,443). Santa Monica leads in average commute (25.3 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 58,377 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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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F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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