Taunton, MA vs Vallejo, 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.
Taunton
62.9
#1819 nationally
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Taunton leads in crime level (12.3 vs 20.3). Vallejo leads in walk score (46 vs 30). Taunton leads in average commute (29 min vs 36.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Taunton, MA | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1819) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 60,412 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $525,825 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $72,782 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+23.0 |
D-
62.9 Score
Taunton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$525,825
Population
60,412
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Northeast
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D-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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