Prichard, AL 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.
Prichard
76.4
#355 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 23). Worcester leads in median household income ($52,891 vs $36,110). Prichard leads in cost of living index (82 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prichard, AL | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#355) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 18,816 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $59,455 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $36,110 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.4 | D+10.0 |
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76.4 Score
Prichard, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$59,455
Population
18,816
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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