Tustin, 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.
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Tustin leads in crime level (5.8 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 51). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $102,065).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Tustin, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1655) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 77,704 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,169,038 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $102,065 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 182 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
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65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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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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