San Pablo, CA vs Somerville, 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 Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 17.2). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $72,552). San Pablo leads in cost of living index (140 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Pablo, CA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1826) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 31,249 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $561,356 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $72,552 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+39.5 |
D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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