El Cerrito, CA vs West Springfield Town, 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.
El Cerrito
61.4
#1907 nationally
El Cerrito leads in walk score (67 vs 35). El Cerrito leads in median household income ($120,414 vs $67,297). West Springfield Town leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Cerrito, CA | West Springfield Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,552 | 28,424 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,149,856 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $120,414 | $67,297 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 18.7 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+8.9 |
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61.4 Score
El Cerrito, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,149,856
Population
25,552
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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Score
West Springfield Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,424
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Median Income
$67,297
Northeast
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