Colton, CA vs Peabody, 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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Peabody
64.9
#1669 nationally
Peabody leads in crime level (7.0 vs 10.8). Peabody leads in median household income ($91,125 vs $66,725). Colton leads in cost of living index (127 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Peabody, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 64.9 (#1669) |
| Population | 53,357 | 54,056 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $707,213 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $91,125 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+20.3 |
D
64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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64.9 Score
Peabody, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$707,213
Population
54,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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