Dublin, CA vs Northampton, 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.
Dublin
62.5
#1847 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Dublin leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.2). Dublin leads in median household income ($191,039 vs $80,981). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 38.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, CA | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1847) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 69,128 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,250,804 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $191,039 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 38.1 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 215 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+41.9 |
D-
62.5 Score
Dublin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,250,804
Population
69,128
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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