New Britain, CT vs Richmond, 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
Richmond
60.3
#1940 nationally
New Britain leads in crime level (11.5 vs 25.3). Richmond leads in median household income ($86,618 vs $53,766). New Britain leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 34.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Britain, CT | Richmond, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1073) | 60.3 (#1940) |
| Population | 74,080 | 114,106 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,746 | $610,065 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 | $86,618 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 34.6 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 25.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+38.0 |
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-
60.3 Score
Richmond, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$610,065
Population
114,106
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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