Santa Monica, 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.
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in median household income ($106,797 vs $52,891). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1949) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 89,922 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,560 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $106,797 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 273 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+10.0 |
F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
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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