Folsom, CA vs Framingham, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.9). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $94,909). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Framingham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 64.6 (#1685) |
| Population | 84,782 | 71,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $671,985 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $94,909 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+39.5 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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D
64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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