Boston, MA vs Bradenton, FL
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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 155). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $55,795). Bradenton leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Bradenton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 64.3 (#1699) |
| Population | 684,379 | 57,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $354,291 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $55,795 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 12.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Boston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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