Boston, MA vs Milton, GA
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
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $81,744). Milton leads in cost of living index (145 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Milton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 66 (#1594) |
| Population | 684,379 | 41,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $956,345 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $142,845 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 12 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 2.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+44.9 |
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
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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