Galt, CA vs Worcester, MA
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.
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 33). Galt leads in median household income ($85,069 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Galt, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1805) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 25,767 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,863 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $85,069 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+10.0 |
D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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