Waltham, MA vs Washington, UT
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.
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Washington
70.3
#1120 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 15). Washington leads in crime level (4.1 vs 6.9). Washington leads in average commute (15.4 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waltham, MA | Washington, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1517) | 70.3 (#1120) |
| Population | 64,477 | 33,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,292 | $543,808 |
| Median Household Income | $113,443 | $94,655 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 15.4 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 164 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+52.3 |
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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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70.3 Score
Washington, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,808
Population
33,877
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
15
West
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