Somerville, MA vs Windsor, CA
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
Windsor
66.2
#1581 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 36). Windsor leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 31.3 min). Windsor leads in cost of living index (173 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Windsor, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 66.2 (#1581) |
| Population | 80,407 | 25,828 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $798,777 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $128,115 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+46.2 |
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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D
66.2 Score
Windsor, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$798,777
Population
25,828
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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