Simi Valley, 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.
Simi Valley
67.3
#1445 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Simi Valley leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 39). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Simi Valley, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1445) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 125,113 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $841,774 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $112,144 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+39.5 |
D+
67.3 Score
Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
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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