Boston, MA vs Glenn Heights, 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
Glenn Heights
69
#1263 nationally
Glenn Heights leads in cost of living index (100 vs 155). Glenn Heights leads in median household income ($87,686 vs $81,744). Boston leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Glenn Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 69 (#1263) |
| Population | 684,379 | 18,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $331,753 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $87,686 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Glenn Heights 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+
69 Score
Glenn Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,753
Population
18,793
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$87,686
Southwest
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