Somerville, MA vs Westfield, 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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in cost of living index (117 vs 185). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $78,307). Westfield leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 80,407 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 90 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+8.9 |
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
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C
76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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