Apache Junction, AZ vs Northampton, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 21). Northampton leads in median household income ($80,981 vs $56,209). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 41,153 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+41.9 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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