Boston, MA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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 median household income ($81,744 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155). Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 684,379 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 17.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+5.4 |
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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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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