Bend, OR vs Waltham, 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 32). Bend leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.9). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 104,557 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+39.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
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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