Gloucester, MA vs Soledad, 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
Soledad
64.3
#1704 nationally
Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 29). Soledad leads in crime level (7.0 vs 7.6). Gloucester leads in cost of living index (139 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Soledad, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 64.3 (#1704) |
| Population | 29,959 | 23,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $646,952 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $85,040 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+29.9 |
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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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64.3 Score
Soledad, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$646,952
Population
23,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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