Belmont, CA 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.5). Newton leads in cost of living index (207 vs 284). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 26,622 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+39.5 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
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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