Boston, MA vs Eureka, 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
Eureka
67.5
#1409 nationally
Eureka leads in average commute (15.6 min vs 30.2 min). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $51,971). Eureka leads in cost of living index (124 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Eureka, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 67.5 (#1409) |
| Population | 684,379 | 25,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $412,974 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $51,971 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 15.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 69 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 27.8 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+28.4 |
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+
67.5 Score
Eureka, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,974
Population
25,734
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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