Medford, MA vs South San Francisco, 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
South San Francisco
63.9
#1734 nationally
Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.2). Medford leads in cost of living index (161 vs 207). South San Francisco leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | South San Francisco, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 63.9 (#1734) |
| Population | 58,744 | 63,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $1,235,804 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $127,062 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+50.3 |
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
63.9 Score
South San Francisco, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,235,804
Population
63,123
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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