Medford, MA vs West Haven, UT
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
West Haven
68.8
#1287 nationally
West Haven leads in average commute (23 min vs 31.4 min). West Haven leads in cost of living index (122 vs 161). West Haven leads in crime level (3.8 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | West Haven, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 68.8 (#1287) |
| Population | 58,744 | 24,014 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $529,421 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $92,425 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: West Haven is missing data for 1 metric that Medford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.8 Score
West Haven, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,421
Population
24,014
Crime
Low
Median Income
$92,425
West
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