Downey, CA vs Marlborough, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Marlborough
63.9
#1732 nationally
Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 41). Marlborough leads in cost of living index (137 vs 165). Marlborough leads in median household income ($94,199 vs $84,236).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Marlborough, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 63.9 (#1732) |
| Population | 108,816 | 41,179 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $585,835 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $94,199 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+39.5 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
Marlborough, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,835
Population
41,179
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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