Framingham, MA vs Roy, UT
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
Roy
70.9
#1050 nationally
Roy leads in crime level (5.9 vs 8.9). Roy leads in cost of living index (107 vs 145). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Framingham, MA | Roy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1685) | 70.9 (#1050) |
| Population | 71,875 | 38,592 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,985 | $437,857 |
| Median Household Income | $94,909 | $83,959 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+23.5 |
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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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70.9 Score
Roy, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,857
Population
38,592
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
West
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