Murray, UT vs Northampton, MA
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.
Murray
68.2
#1336 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Murray leads in crime level (7.6 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 39). Murray leads in cost of living index (117 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murray, UT | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1336) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 49,553 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,605 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $81,693 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+41.9 |
D+
68.2 Score
Murray, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,605
Population
49,553
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
West
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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