Oshkosh, WI vs Waltham, 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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $59,186). Oshkosh leads in cost of living index (92 vs 164). Oshkosh leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 24.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oshkosh, WI | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#317) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 66,184 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,743 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $59,186 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.8 | D+39.5 |
C
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
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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