Apache Junction, AZ vs Waltham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 21). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $56,209). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 41,153 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 164 |
| 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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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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