Gardena, CA vs South Plainfield, 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
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 19.3). Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 43). South Plainfield leads in median household income ($123,417 vs $75,443).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardena, CA | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1883) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 58,377 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $792,958 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $75,443 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 19.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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