Gloucester, MA vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.6). Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $84,465). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 29,959 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+2.6 |
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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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64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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