Marina, CA vs Northampton, 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.
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Marina leads in crime level (8.0 vs 12.2). Northampton leads in cost of living index (129 vs 159). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marina, CA | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1731) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 22,833 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $871,019 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $85,783 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+41.9 |
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63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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