Framingham, MA vs Richardson, TX
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
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Richardson leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.9). Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 30.3 min). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Richardson, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 73 (#801) |
| Population | 71,875 | 117,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $445,040 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $94,362 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+22.2 |
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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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73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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