Arcadia, CA vs Framingham, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Framingham leads in cost of living index (145 vs 225). Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 8.9). Arcadia leads in walk score (54 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Framingham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 64.6 (#1685) |
| Population | 54,157 | 71,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $671,985 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $94,909 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D
64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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