Boston, MA vs Bridgewater Town, MA
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
Bridgewater Town leads in median household income ($110,354 vs $81,744). Boston leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Bridgewater Town, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 684,379 | 28,818 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $110,354 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+8.8 |
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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Score
Bridgewater Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
28,818
Crime
Low
Median Income
$110,354
Commute
31.3 min
Northeast
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