Martinez, CA vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $71,286). Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 171). Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 36,395 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+25.0 |
D
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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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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