Walnut Creek, 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.
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 35.1 min). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 41). Waltham leads in cost of living index (164 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Walnut Creek, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1910) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 69,152 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,032,096 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $129,971 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+39.5 |
D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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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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