Boston, MA vs Danville, 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
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 25). Danville leads in median household income ($209,518 vs $81,744). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 234).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Danville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 63 (#1804) |
| Population | 684,379 | 42,999 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $1,862,772 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $209,518 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 234 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+38.0 |
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
63 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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