Boston, MA vs Leander, 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
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 28). Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $81,744). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 684,379 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.9 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+39.3 |
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
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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