Andover, MN vs Worcester, 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.
Andover
71.9
#941 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 12). Andover leads in median household income ($123,054 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Andover, MN | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#941) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 33,089 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,292 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $123,054 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.4 | D+10.0 |
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71.9 Score
Andover, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,292
Population
33,089
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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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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