Union City, GA 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.
Union City
69.3
#1236 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 9). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $46,696). Union City leads in cost of living index (96 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Union City, GA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1236) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 27,832 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,661 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $46,696 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 9 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.3 Score
Union City, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,661
Population
27,832
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
9
Southeast
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D
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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