Somerville, MA vs Torrington, CT
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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Torrington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 6.1). Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 36). Torrington leads in cost of living index (102 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Torrington, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 75.8 (#420) |
| Population | 80,407 | 35,550 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $303,023 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $66,616 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | N/A |
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
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C
75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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