South Gate, CA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 9). Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 14.4). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $67,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Gate, CA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1845) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 90,070 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $702,198 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $67,188 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+23.4 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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