Boston, MA vs Flower Mound, TX
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
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 26). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $81,744). Flower Mound leads in cost of living index (130 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Flower Mound, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 73.1 (#785) |
| Population | 684,379 | 79,445 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $610,100 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $154,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 26 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+13.2 |
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
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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