Imperial, CA vs Newton, MA
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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $83,029). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 207). Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 2.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 21,591 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Newton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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