Framingham, MA vs Ruston, 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

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Framingham leads in median household income ($94,909 vs $32,877). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 30.3 min). Framingham leads in walk score (42 vs 25).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Framingham, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 64.6 (#1685) 72.3 (#911)
Population 71,875 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $671,985 $229,937
Median Household Income $94,909 $32,877
Average Commute 30.3 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 42 25
Crime Level 8.9 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+39.5 R+25.4
Framingham, MA
D
64.6 Score

Framingham, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$671,985

Population

71,875

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

Northeast View Framingham, MA →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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