South Gate, CA vs Westminster, MD

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.

South Gate

62.6

#1845 nationally

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 14.4). South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 38). Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 144).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric South Gate, CA Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 62.6 (#1845) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 90,070 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $702,198 $470,642
Median Household Income $67,188 $71,286
Average Commute 32.3 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 70 38
Crime Level 14.4 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 144 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 R+25.0
South Gate, CA
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

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Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

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