Boston, MA vs Jupiter, FL
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
Jupiter
67.2
#1453 nationally
Jupiter leads in average commute (22 min vs 30.2 min). Jupiter leads in median household income ($105,413 vs $81,744). Jupiter leads in cost of living index (133 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Jupiter, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 67.2 (#1453) |
| Population | 684,379 | 61,291 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $700,734 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $105,413 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Jupiter 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
View Boston, MA →
D+
67.2 Score
Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
Southeast
View Jupiter, FL →