Franklin Town, MA vs Tustin, 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.
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Tustin leads in walk score (51 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 5.8). Tustin leads in average commute (24.2 min vs 34.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+2.6 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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