Gloucester, MA vs Murfreesboro, TN
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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.5). Murfreesboro leads in cost of living index (109 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Murfreesboro, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 65 (#1659) |
| Population | 29,959 | 165,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $430,142 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $70,451 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+21.8 |
D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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