Haverhill, MA vs Whittier, 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.
Haverhill
64.5
#1688 nationally
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 41). Haverhill leads in cost of living index (128 vs 165). Haverhill leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Haverhill, MA | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1688) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 67,415 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $556,705 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $81,989 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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64.5 Score
Haverhill, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$556,705
Population
67,415
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Northeast
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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