Boston, MA vs Greenfield, CA
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
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Greenfield leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 30.2 min). Greenfield leads in cost of living index (135 vs 155). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $73,904).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Greenfield, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 58.7 (#1953) |
| Population | 684,379 | 20,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $555,180 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $73,904 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 17.3 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield 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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F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
Pacific
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