Braintree Town, MA vs Sunnyvale, CA
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.
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 38). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $120,593). Braintree Town leads in cost of living index (149 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Braintree Town, MA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,490 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $120,593 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+40.0 |
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Score
Braintree Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
38,490
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Median Income
$120,593
Northeast
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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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