Belton, TX vs Somerville, 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.
Belton
75.4
#456 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 30). Belton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 6.1). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $57,025).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belton, TX | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#456) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 25,171 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,954 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $57,025 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.2 | D+39.5 |
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75.4 Score
Belton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,954
Population
25,171
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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