Madera, CA vs Pittsfield, 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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Pittsfield
72.6
#864 nationally
Pittsfield leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 28.3 min). Madera leads in crime level (10.8 vs 14.0). Pittsfield leads in cost of living index (107 vs 119).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Pittsfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 72.6 (#864) |
| Population | 68,079 | 43,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $313,325 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $66,859 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 14.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+39.9 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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72.6 Score
Pittsfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$313,325
Population
43,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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