Fall River, MA vs Sunnyvale, 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.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 205). Fall River leads in walk score (65 vs 54).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 93,840 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+40.0 |
D
64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Northeast
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D
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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