Richardson, TX vs Somerville, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 44). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 185). Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 117,435 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+39.5 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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