Worcester, MA vs Yucaipa, CA
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.
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Yucaipa
63.7
#1752 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 25). Yucaipa leads in median household income ($85,075 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Worcester, MA | Yucaipa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1530) | 63.7 (#1752) |
| Population | 206,518 | 53,947 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $441,802 | $575,716 |
| Median Household Income | $52,891 | $85,075 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 9.6 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | R+2.1 |
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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D
63.7 Score
Yucaipa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$575,716
Population
53,947
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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