Framingham, MA vs Nixa, MO
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
Nixa
76.8
#315 nationally
Nixa leads in crime level (1.3 vs 8.9). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Nixa leads in cost of living index (96 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Nixa, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 76.8 (#315) |
| Population | 71,875 | 25,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $326,737 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $74,814 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+52.3 |
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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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76.8 Score
Nixa, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,737
Population
25,405
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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