Banning, CA vs Worcester, 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.
Banning
63.9
#1728 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 29). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 118). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Banning, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1728) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 31,680 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $411,599 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $54,083 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 12.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+10.0 |
D
63.9 Score
Banning, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$411,599
Population
31,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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