Gardner, MA vs Santa Fe, NM
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.
Gardner
66.9
#1484 nationally
Santa Fe
63
#1809 nationally
Gardner leads in crime level (9.0 vs 23.1). Santa Fe leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 31.7 min). Santa Fe leads in median household income ($67,663 vs $56,974).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, MA | Santa Fe, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1484) | 63 (#1809) |
| Population | 20,974 | 89,167 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $379,602 | $591,316 |
| Median Household Income | $56,974 | $67,663 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 23.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+48.9 |
D
66.9 Score
Gardner, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,602
Population
20,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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D
63 Score
Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$591,316
Population
89,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
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