Newton, MA vs Phoenix, AZ
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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $65,891). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 207). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 88,415 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+3.5 |
D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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