Gloucester, MA vs Laguna Hills, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $84,465). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 189). Laguna Hills leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Laguna Hills, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 62.6 (#1840) |
| Population | 29,959 | 30,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $1,236,917 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $122,902 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+2.6 |
D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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