Parma, OH vs Westfield, 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.
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 42). Parma leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.2). Parma leads in cost of living index (88 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parma, OH | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.7 (#22) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 78,951 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,070 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $65,848 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 90 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+8.9 |
B-
82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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C
76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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