Revere, MA vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Revere
63.6
#1758 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Santa Cruz leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 34.2 min). Revere leads in cost of living index (139 vs 205). Revere leads in crime level (12.2 vs 16.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Revere, MA | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1758) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 57,954 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $625,231 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $78,968 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 34.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 12.2 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+54.4 |
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63.6 Score
Revere, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$625,231
Population
57,954
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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