Gilbert, AZ vs Saginaw, TX
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
Saginaw
75.9
#411 nationally
Saginaw leads in cost of living index (103 vs 112). Saginaw leads in walk score (30 vs 28). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $99,752).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gilbert, AZ | Saginaw, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#903) | 75.9 (#411) |
| Population | 275,411 | 25,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $570,915 | $299,959 |
| Median Household Income | $105,842 | $99,752 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 8.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+5.1 |
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72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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C
75.9 Score
Saginaw, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,959
Population
25,139
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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