Petaluma, CA vs Woburn, 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.
Petaluma
63.2
#1792 nationally
Woburn
67.4
#1435 nationally
Woburn leads in crime level (5.9 vs 7.4). Woburn leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 30.5 min). Woburn leads in cost of living index (153 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Petaluma, CA | Woburn, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1792) | 67.4 (#1435) |
| Population | 58,800 | 41,647 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $903,171 | $770,729 |
| Median Household Income | $108,527 | $104,780 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.2 | D+39.5 |
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63.2 Score
Petaluma, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$903,171
Population
58,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D+
67.4 Score
Woburn, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,729
Population
41,647
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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