Boston, MA vs Highland, UT
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
Highland
67.2
#1450 nationally
Highland leads in median household income ($166,429 vs $81,744). Highland leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 30.2 min). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Highland, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 67.2 (#1450) |
| Population | 684,379 | 20,217 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $975,621 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $166,429 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Highland 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+
67.2 Score
Highland, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$975,621
Population
20,217
Crime
Low
Median Income
$166,429
West
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