Centennial, CO 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 35). Centennial leads in crime level (4.7 vs 6.9). Centennial leads in cost of living index (145 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 106,883 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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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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