Medford, MA vs San Buenaventura, 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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
San Buenaventura
65.2
#349 nationally
San Buenaventura leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 31.4 min). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $96,036). Medford leads in walk score (68 vs 66).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | San Buenaventura, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 65.2 (#349) |
| Population | 58,744 | 109,058 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $96,036 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+15.1 |
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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San Buenaventura, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Population
109,058
Walk Score
66
Median Income
$96,036
Commute
24.9 min
Pacific
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