Braintree Town, MA vs Martinez, 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Braintree Town leads in cost of living index (149 vs 171). Martinez leads in walk score (41 vs 38). Martinez leads in average commute (31 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Braintree Town, MA | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,490 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $120,593 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+38.0 |
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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
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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