Republic, 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.
Republic
74.2
#623 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Republic leads in cost of living index (90 vs 108). Republic leads in median household income ($63,102 vs $52,891). Republic leads in average commute (26 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Republic, MO | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#623) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 20,144 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $271,460 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $63,102 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+10.0 |
Data coverage note: Republic is missing data for 1 metric that Worcester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74.2 Score
Republic, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,460
Population
20,144
Crime
Low
Median Income
$63,102
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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