Boston, MA vs Redlands, 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
Redlands
66.3
#1561 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 40). Redlands leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 30.2 min). Redlands leads in median household income ($94,473 vs $81,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Redlands, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 66.3 (#1561) |
| Population | 684,379 | 72,556 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $639,363 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $94,473 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+2.1 |
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
66.3 Score
Redlands, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$639,363
Population
72,556
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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