Celina, TX 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.
Celina
70.7
#1068 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Celina leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.9). Celina leads in cost of living index (121 vs 164). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Celina, TX | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1068) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 43,317 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,657 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $142,643 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Celina is missing data for 1 metric that Waltham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.7 Score
Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
Southwest
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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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