New Britain, CT vs Pico Rivera, 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.
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in median household income ($82,539 vs $53,766). New Britain leads in cost of living index (104 vs 148). New Britain leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Britain, CT | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1073) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 74,080 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,746 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
C-
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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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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