Braintree Town, MA vs Marina, 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.
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Braintree Town leads in median household income ($120,593 vs $85,783). Marina leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 32.6 min). Marina leads in walk score (46 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Braintree Town, MA | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,490 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $120,593 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+29.9 |
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Score
Braintree Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
38,490
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Median Income
$120,593
Northeast
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D
63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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