Everett, MA vs Whittier, CA
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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Everett leads in crime level (9.5 vs 13.4). Everett leads in walk score (83 vs 64). Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $77,796).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 50,318 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
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65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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