Everett, MA vs Santa Rosa, CA
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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Santa Rosa
66.2
#1577 nationally
Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 47). Santa Rosa leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 36.5 min). Santa Rosa leads in median household income ($92,604 vs $77,796).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Santa Rosa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 66.2 (#1577) |
| Population | 50,318 | 175,845 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $715,976 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $92,604 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+46.2 |
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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
Northeast
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66.2 Score
Santa Rosa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$715,976
Population
175,845
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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