Richardson, TX 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Richardson leads in median household income ($94,362 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 44). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 117,435 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+10.0 |
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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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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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