Garland, TX vs Waltham, 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.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Garland leads in cost of living index (102 vs 164). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $71,044). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 243,470 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+39.5 |
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73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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