Boston, MA vs Calhoun, 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
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Calhoun leads in cost of living index (95 vs 155). Calhoun leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 30.2 min). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $54,927).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Calhoun, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 70.6 (#1084) |
| Population | 684,379 | 18,900 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $278,306 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $54,927 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 9.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+63.4 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun 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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C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
Southeast
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