Beverly, MA vs Imperial, CA
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.
Beverly
66.5
#1532 nationally
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.6). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 30.1 min). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Beverly, MA | Imperial, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1532) | 71.3 (#996) |
| Population | 42,318 | 21,591 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $771,951 | $445,376 |
| Median Household Income | $99,525 | $83,029 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 18.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Beverly has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.5 Score
Beverly, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$771,951
Population
42,318
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
Pacific
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