San Clemente, CA vs Waltham, 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.
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 34). San Clemente leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in cost of living index (164 vs 208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Clemente, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1899) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 62,313 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,751,799 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $134,730 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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