Murfreesboro, TN vs Upland, CA
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.
Murfreesboro
65
#1659 nationally
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Upland leads in walk score (48 vs 25). Murfreesboro leads in cost of living index (109 vs 158). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $70,451).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murfreesboro, TN | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1659) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 165,430 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,142 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $70,451 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+2.1 |
D
65 Score
Murfreesboro, TN
Mid-size Tennessee city with community character
Median Home
$430,142
Population
165,430
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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