Gloucester, MA vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Gloucester leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 33 min). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $84,465). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 29,959 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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