Brockton, MA vs Clearwater, FL
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.
Brockton
62.7
#1828 nationally
Clearwater
70.9
#1044 nationally
Clearwater leads in crime level (6.0 vs 16.4). Clearwater leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 31.3 min). Brockton leads in median household income ($74,016 vs $59,358).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Clearwater, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1828) | 70.9 (#1044) |
| Population | 104,890 | 116,850 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,496 | $346,065 |
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $59,358 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | R+5.2 |
D-
62.7 Score
Brockton, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$513,496
Population
104,890
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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C-
70.9 Score
Clearwater, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$346,065
Population
116,850
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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