Newton, MA vs San Carlos, 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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
San Carlos
66.8
#1504 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.8). San Carlos leads in median household income ($219,413 vs $176,373). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | San Carlos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 66.8 (#1504) |
| Population | 88,415 | 28,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $2,457,746 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $219,413 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+50.3 |
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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D
66.8 Score
San Carlos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,457,746
Population
28,862
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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