Nixa, MO 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.
Nixa
76.8
#315 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 21). Nixa leads in median household income ($74,814 vs $52,891). Nixa leads in cost of living index (96 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Nixa, MO | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#315) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 25,405 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $326,737 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $74,814 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.3 | D+10.0 |
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76.8 Score
Nixa, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,737
Population
25,405
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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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