San Gabriel, CA vs Tacoma, WA
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.
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
Tacoma
65.1
#1654 nationally
Tacoma leads in cost of living index (118 vs 175). San Gabriel leads in walk score (74 vs 52). San Gabriel leads in median household income ($84,056 vs $65,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Gabriel, CA | Tacoma, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1644) | 65.1 (#1654) |
| Population | 37,732 | 221,776 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,112,802 | $496,203 |
| Median Household Income | $84,056 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.8 |
D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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D
65.1 Score
Tacoma, WA
City of Destiny reborn
Median Home
$496,203
Population
221,776
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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