Temecula, CA vs Worcester, 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.
Temecula
63.6
#1761 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Temecula leads in median household income ($111,881 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Temecula, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1761) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 110,682 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $768,913 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $111,881 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 36.2 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+10.0 |
D
63.6 Score
Temecula, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$768,913
Population
110,682
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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