Alhambra, CA vs Boston, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 71). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 169). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $80,234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Boston, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 66.2 (#1568) |
| Population | 79,776 | 684,379 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $787,763 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $81,744 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+52.5 |
D
63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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