Kyle, 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.
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 17). Kyle leads in cost of living index (107 vs 164). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 37.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kyle, TX | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#936) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 62,548 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,223 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $85,199 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 37.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.6 | D+39.5 |
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72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
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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