Everett, MA vs Norristown, PA
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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Norristown
70.9
#1047 nationally
Norristown leads in cost of living index (99 vs 145). Norristown leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 36.5 min). Everett leads in median household income ($77,796 vs $59,068).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Norristown, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 70.9 (#1047) |
| Population | 50,318 | 35,769 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $340,154 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $59,068 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+22.8 |
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65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
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70.9 Score
Norristown, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,154
Population
35,769
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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