Imperial, CA vs Woburn, 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
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 5.9). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 26.1 min). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 21,591 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 153 |
| 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 Woburn 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+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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