Cupertino, CA vs Somerville, 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.
Cupertino
68.2
#1330 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Cupertino leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.1). Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 48). Cupertino leads in median household income ($223,667 vs $120,778).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cupertino, CA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1330) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 57,285 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,008,438 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $223,667 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+39.5 |
D+
68.2 Score
Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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