Shoreline, 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.
Shoreline
66.6
#1527 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Shoreline leads in median household income ($106,184 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 160). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shoreline, WA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1527) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 61,353 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $803,451 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $106,184 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+10.0 |
D
66.6 Score
Shoreline, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$803,451
Population
61,353
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
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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