Burbank, CA vs Northampton, 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 44). Northampton leads in cost of living index (129 vs 191). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 102,755 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+41.9 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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