Brandon, MS vs Westfield, 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 11). Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.2). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 25,719 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 90 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+8.9 |
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77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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