Boston, MA vs Mount Pleasant, WI
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
Mount Pleasant
75.8
#417 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 20). Mount Pleasant leads in cost of living index (101 vs 155). Mount Pleasant leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Mount Pleasant, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 75.8 (#417) |
| Population | 684,379 | 27,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $350,442 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $83,827 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.1 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+6.2 |
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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C
75.8 Score
Mount Pleasant, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,442
Population
27,727
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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