Beverly Hills, CA vs Waltham, 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.
Beverly Hills
62.4
#1855 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 14.0). Beverly Hills leads in walk score (75 vs 57). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly Hills, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1855) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 30,974 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,713,864 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $116,771 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 14.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
62.4 Score
Beverly Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,713,864
Population
30,974
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
75
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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