Framingham, MA vs Stockton, 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
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
Framingham leads in crime level (8.9 vs 31.4). Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $71,612). Stockton leads in cost of living index (128 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 62 (#1882) |
| Population | 71,875 | 319,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $429,229 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $71,612 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 31.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+0.9 |
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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-
62 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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