South Gate, CA vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 144). South Gate leads in median household income ($67,188 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Gate, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1845) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 90,070 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $702,198 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $67,188 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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