Worcester, MA vs Yorba Linda, CA
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.
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Worcester, MA | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1530) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 206,518 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $441,802 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+2.6 |
D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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D
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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