Boston, MA vs Burbank, 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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 191). Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 71). Burbank leads in median household income ($91,455 vs $81,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Burbank, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 61.8 (#1887) |
| Population | 684,379 | 102,755 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $1,191,810 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $91,455 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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