Alhambra, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $80,234). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 57). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 79,776 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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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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