Apache Junction, AZ vs Newton, 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
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 11.7). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $56,209). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 41,153 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | D+39.5 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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