Garfield, NJ vs San Gabriel, 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
Garfield leads in cost of living index (131 vs 175). San Gabriel leads in median household income ($84,056 vs $72,026). San Gabriel leads in crime level (5.0 vs 5.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 32,456 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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