Massillon, OH vs Placentia, CA
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.
Massillon
77.5
#242 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Massillon leads in cost of living index (87 vs 174). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $53,699). Massillon leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Massillon, OH | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#242) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 32,439 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,038 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $53,699 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.9 | D+2.6 |
C+
77.5 Score
Massillon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,038
Population
32,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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