Parker, CO vs Worcester, 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.
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 62,743 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+10.0 |
D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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