New Haven, CT vs South Gate, 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
New Haven leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 32.3 min). New Haven leads in cost of living index (113 vs 144). South Gate leads in median household income ($67,188 vs $54,305).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 135,319 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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