Framingham, MA vs Santa Ana, 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.
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $72,458). Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 42). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 71,875 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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