Medford, MA vs Queen Creek, AZ
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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Queen Creek
69
#1266 nationally
Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 17). Queen Creek leads in crime level (3.3 vs 4.9). Queen Creek leads in cost of living index (131 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | Queen Creek, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 69 (#1266) |
| Population | 58,744 | 76,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $630,977 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $127,182 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+3.5 |
D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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D+
69 Score
Queen Creek, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$630,977
Population
76,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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