Davis, CA vs Worcester, 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.
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 175). Davis leads in median household income ($83,592 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 50).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Davis, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1554) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 65,832 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $840,166 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $83,592 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+10.0 |
D
66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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