Anaheim, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $77,892). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 49). Anaheim leads in cost of living index (145 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 353,085 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.9 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+39.5 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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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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