Johnstown, CO vs Waltham, 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.
Johnstown
68.5
#1313 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Johnstown leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.9). Johnstown leads in cost of living index (131 vs 164). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnstown, CO | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1313) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 19,511 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $505,142 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $120,395 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Johnstown is missing data for 1 metric that Waltham has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.5 Score
Johnstown, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$505,142
Population
19,511
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$120,395
West
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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