North Richland Hills, TX vs Waltham, 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.
North Richland Hills
71.2
#1010 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 33). North Richland Hills leads in cost of living index (107 vs 164). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $88,656).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Richland Hills, TX | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1010) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 70,658 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $370,431 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $88,656 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+39.5 |
C-
71.2 Score
North Richland Hills, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,431
Population
70,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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