Murfreesboro, TN vs Walnut, 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.
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.5). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $70,451). Murfreesboro leads in cost of living index (109 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murfreesboro, TN | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1659) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 165,430 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,142 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $70,451 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+32.9 |
D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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