Newton, MA vs San Pablo, 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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 17.2). Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $72,552). San Pablo leads in cost of living index (140 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 88,415 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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