Bartlett, IL 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.
Bartlett
75.6
#433 nationally
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 22). Bartlett leads in median household income ($126,555 vs $81,744). Bartlett leads in cost of living index (119 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartlett, IL | Boston, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#433) | 66.2 (#1568) |
| Population | 39,992 | 684,379 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $447,342 | $787,763 |
| Median Household Income | $126,555 | $81,744 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+52.5 |
C
75.6 Score
Bartlett, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$447,342
Population
39,992
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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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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