Oshkosh, WI vs Somerville, 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.
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 43). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $59,186). Oshkosh leads in cost of living index (92 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oshkosh, WI | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#317) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 66,184 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,743 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $59,186 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.8 | D+39.5 |
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76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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