Bellevue, WA vs Newton, 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $145,892). Bellevue leads in cost of living index (175 vs 207). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 154,331 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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