Englewood, NJ vs Waltham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Englewood
66.9
#1483 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $93,134). Englewood leads in cost of living index (137 vs 164). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Englewood, NJ | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1483) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 29,624 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,712 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $93,134 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+39.5 |
D
66.9 Score
Englewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$636,712
Population
29,624
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
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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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