St. Petersburg, FL 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.
St. Petersburg
67.8
#1386 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 43). St. Petersburg leads in median household income ($70,333 vs $52,891). St. Petersburg leads in average commute (24 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | St. Petersburg, FL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1386) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 263,553 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $358,420 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $70,333 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 17.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | D+10.0 |
D+
67.8 Score
St. Petersburg, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$358,420
Population
263,553
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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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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