San Fernando, CA 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.
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 150). San Fernando leads in median household income ($70,950 vs $52,891). San Fernando leads in walk score (79 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Fernando, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1616) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 23,364 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $752,797 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $70,950 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.0 |
D
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
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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