Turlock, 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.
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 46). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Turlock, CA | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1589) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 72,100 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,596 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $74,559 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 13.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.0 | D+10.0 |
D
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
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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