San Luis, AZ 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.
San Luis
74.8
#555 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
San Luis leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.9). Waltham leads in walk score (57 vs 20). Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $46,747).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Luis, AZ | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#555) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 37,966 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,608 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $46,747 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 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+20.4 | D+39.5 |
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74.8 Score
San Luis, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,608
Population
37,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Southwest
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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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