Claremont, CA vs Framingham, 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.
Claremont
61.8
#1888 nationally
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Framingham leads in crime level (8.9 vs 13.7). Claremont leads in median household income ($115,091 vs $94,909). Framingham leads in cost of living index (145 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Claremont, CA | Framingham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1888) | 64.6 (#1685) |
| Population | 35,640 | 71,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,037,849 | $671,985 |
| Median Household Income | $115,091 | $94,909 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
61.8 Score
Claremont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,037,849
Population
35,640
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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D
64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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