Los Lunas, NM vs Medford, 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.
Los Lunas
64.1
#1718 nationally
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 16.0). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $68,934). Los Lunas leads in cost of living index (98 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Lunas, NM | Medford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1718) | 67.7 (#1394) |
| Population | 19,079 | 58,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,376 | $842,743 |
| Median Household Income | $68,934 | $114,863 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 16.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+39.5 |
Data coverage note: Los Lunas is missing data for 1 metric that Medford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
64.1 Score
Los Lunas, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,376
Population
19,079
Crime
High
Median Income
$68,934
Southwest
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D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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