Downey, CA vs Westfield, 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

vs

Westfield

76.9

#304 nationally

Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 12.3). Westfield leads in walk score (90 vs 61). Westfield leads in cost of living index (117 vs 165).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Downey, CA Westfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 61.3 (#1911) 76.9 (#304)
Population 108,816 40,509
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $885,146 $392,365
Median Household Income $84,236 $78,307
Average Commute 31.3 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 61 90
Crime Level 12.3 5.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 117
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+8.9