Newberg, OR vs Worcester, MA
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.
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 44). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 124).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 26,095 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | D+10.0 |
D+
67.2 Score
Newberg, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,028
Population
26,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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