Boston, MA vs O'Fallon, IL
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
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 25). O'Fallon leads in cost of living index (106 vs 155). O'Fallon leads in median household income ($102,560 vs $81,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | O'Fallon, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 684,379 | 31,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $102,560 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 25 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+7.9 |
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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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Score
O'Fallon, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Population
31,968
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Median Income
$102,560
Midwest
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