Apache Junction, AZ vs Fitchburg, 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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Fitchburg
67
#1469 nationally
Fitchburg leads in walk score (43 vs 21). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 111). Fitchburg leads in median household income ($65,963 vs $56,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Fitchburg, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 67 (#1469) |
| Population | 41,153 | 41,579 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $409,654 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $65,963 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+10.0 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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D+
67 Score
Fitchburg, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,654
Population
41,579
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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