Baldwin Park, CA vs Meriden, CT
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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Meriden leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.1). Baldwin Park leads in walk score (55 vs 40). Meriden leads in cost of living index (107 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Meriden, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 75.4 (#466) |
| Population | 68,806 | 60,111 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $328,476 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $63,671 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
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62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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