Northampton, MA vs St. Cloud, FL
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.
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
St. Cloud
66.9
#1492 nationally
St. Cloud leads in crime level (5.2 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 25). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 36.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northampton, MA | St. Cloud, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1440) | 66.9 (#1492) |
| Population | 29,370 | 66,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,242 | $394,703 |
| Median Household Income | $80,981 | $69,366 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+41.9 | R+1.4 |
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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D
66.9 Score
St. Cloud, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$394,703
Population
66,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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