Everett, MA vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 41). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $77,796). Everett leads in cost of living index (145 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 50,318 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+38.0 |
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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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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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