Martinez, CA vs New Britain, CT
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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $53,766). New Britain leads in cost of living index (104 vs 171). Martinez leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | New Britain, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 70.7 (#1073) |
| Population | 36,395 | 74,080 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $311,746 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $53,766 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | N/A |
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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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70.7 Score
New Britain, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$311,746
Population
74,080
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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