Baldwin Park, CA vs Waltham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 11.1). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $76,002). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 68,806 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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