Gilbert, AZ vs Lowell, MA

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.

Gilbert

72.3

#903 nationally

vs

Lowell

67.3

#1437 nationally

Lowell leads in walk score (67 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $73,008). Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 126).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gilbert, AZ Lowell, MA
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#903) 67.3 (#1437)
Population 275,411 114,296
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $570,915 $492,877
Median Household Income $105,842 $73,008
Average Commute 27.8 min 27.2 min
Walk Score 28 67
Crime Level Very Low 14.6
School Rating 8.6 N/A
Cost of Living Index 112 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+3.5 D+39.5
Gilbert, AZ
C-
72.3 Score

Gilbert, AZ

Fastest-growing town turned family haven

Median Home

$570,915

Population

275,411

Crime

Very Low

Schools

A

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Lowell, MA
D+
67.3 Score

Lowell, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$492,877

Population

114,296

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

67

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