Boston, MA vs Brookhaven, GA
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
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $81,744). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 30.2 min). Brookhaven leads in cost of living index (144 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Brookhaven, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 62.8 (#1821) |
| Population | 684,379 | 57,945 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $753,512 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $114,570 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 8.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+64.8 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven 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-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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