Waltham, MA vs Windsor, CO
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
Windsor
73.4
#748 nationally
Windsor leads in crime level (1.3 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 25). Windsor leads in cost of living index (137 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waltham, MA | Windsor, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1517) | 73.4 (#748) |
| Population | 64,477 | 40,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,292 | $579,877 |
| Median Household Income | $113,443 | $121,754 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 164 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+21.0 |
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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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73.4 Score
Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
West
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