Fitchburg, MA vs Turlock, 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.
Fitchburg
67
#1469 nationally
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Fitchburg leads in cost of living index (111 vs 130). Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $65,963). Turlock leads in walk score (46 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fitchburg, MA | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1469) | 66.1 (#1589) |
| Population | 41,579 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,654 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $65,963 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+11.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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