Boston, MA vs Clermont, FL
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
Clermont
66.4
#1545 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 21). Clermont leads in cost of living index (116 vs 155). Boston leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 35.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Clermont, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 66.4 (#1545) |
| Population | 684,379 | 48,621 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $431,051 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $75,951 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 35.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+24.7 |
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
66.4 Score
Clermont, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$431,051
Population
48,621
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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