Sammamish, WA 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.
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 13). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sammamish, WA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1652) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 65,116 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,557,390 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $215,047 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 201 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+10.0 |
D
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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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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