Peabody, MA vs Placentia, 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.
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Peabody leads in crime level (7.0 vs 9.8). Peabody leads in cost of living index (141 vs 174). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $91,125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Peabody, MA | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1669) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 54,056 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $707,213 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $91,125 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+2.6 |
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64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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