Somerville, MA vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 9). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 185). Wildwood leads in median household income ($147,508 vs $120,778).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 80,407 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+23.4 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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