Lauderhill, FL vs Waltham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lauderhill
74.8
#547 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $48,523). Lauderhill leads in cost of living index (106 vs 164). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lauderhill, FL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#547) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 73,974 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $213,433 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $48,523 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+39.5 |
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74.8 Score
Lauderhill, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$213,433
Population
73,974
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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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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