Jefferson City, MO vs Westfield, 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.
Jefferson City
75.1
#501 nationally
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 24). Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 9.1). Jefferson City leads in average commute (15.5 min vs 24.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jefferson City, MO | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#501) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 42,552 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,343 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $63,649 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 15.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 90 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.4 | D+8.9 |
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75.1 Score
Jefferson City, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$280,343
Population
42,552
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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