Carlsbad, NM vs Holyoke, 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.

Carlsbad

76.4

#345 nationally

vs

Holyoke

67

#1471 nationally

Carlsbad leads in crime level (14.4 vs 28.5). Holyoke leads in walk score (55 vs 33). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($77,209 vs $49,007).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carlsbad, NM Holyoke, MA
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#345) 67 (#1471)
Population 31,499 37,628
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,019 $337,457
Median Household Income $77,209 $49,007
Average Commute 20.7 min 20.5 min
Walk Score 33 55
Crime Level 14.4 28.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 111
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+55.9 D+8.9
Carlsbad, NM
C
76.4 Score

Carlsbad, NM

Small New Mexico city with local appeal

Median Home

$254,019

Population

31,499

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

33

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Holyoke, MA
D+
67 Score

Holyoke, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$337,457

Population

37,628

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

55

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