Somerville, MA vs Westfield, IN
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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 15). Westfield leads in crime level (1.2 vs 6.1). Westfield leads in cost of living index (111 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 80,407 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+6.1 |
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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75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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