Framingham, MA vs Houma, LA
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.
Framingham
64.6
#1685 nationally
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $56,823). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 145). Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Houma, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 79 (#147) |
| Population | 71,875 | 31,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $189,195 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $56,823 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+51.8 |
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64.6 Score
Framingham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$671,985
Population
71,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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