Burbank, IL vs Waltham, 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
75.4
#459 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 164). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $81,060). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 28,164 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+39.5 |
C
75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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