Brockton, 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.
Brockton
62.7
#1828 nationally
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Marina leads in crime level (8.0 vs 16.4). Marina leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 31.3 min). Brockton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brockton, MA | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1828) | 63.9 (#1731) |
| Population | 104,890 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,496 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $74,016 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 16.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.8 | D+29.9 |
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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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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