Fitchburg, MA vs Tarpon Springs, FL
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.
Fitchburg
67
#1469 nationally
Tarpon Springs
66.2
#1579 nationally
Tarpon Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 13.3). Fitchburg leads in walk score (43 vs 28). Fitchburg leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 31.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fitchburg, MA | Tarpon Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1469) | 66.2 (#1579) |
| Population | 41,579 | 25,872 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,654 | $393,754 |
| Median Household Income | $65,963 | $63,836 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 31.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+5.2 |
D+
67 Score
Fitchburg, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,654
Population
41,579
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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D
66.2 Score
Tarpon Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,754
Population
25,872
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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