Waltham, MA vs Winter Springs, FL
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
Winter Springs
69.9
#1164 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 16). Winter Springs leads in crime level (3.9 vs 6.9). Winter Springs leads in cost of living index (116 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Waltham, MA | Winter Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1517) | 69.9 (#1164) |
| Population | 64,477 | 38,941 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $831,292 | $428,588 |
| Median Household Income | $113,443 | $83,732 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 30.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 3.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 164 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+3.5 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Winter Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,588
Population
38,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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