Hickory, NC vs Los Gatos, 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.
Hickory
70.8
#1056 nationally
Los Gatos
65.9
#1600 nationally
Los Gatos leads in median household income ($198,117 vs $58,251). Los Gatos leads in crime level (4.0 vs 11.2). Los Gatos leads in walk score (47 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hickory, NC | Los Gatos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1056) | 65.9 (#1600) |
| Population | 44,415 | 32,216 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,293 | $2,628,349 |
| Median Household Income | $58,251 | $198,117 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+38.0 | D+40.0 |
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70.8 Score
Hickory, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,293
Population
44,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D
65.9 Score
Los Gatos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,628,349
Population
32,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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