Boston, MA vs Newburgh, NY
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
Newburgh
64.9
#1668 nationally
Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $48,555). Newburgh leads in cost of living index (106 vs 155). Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Newburgh, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 64.9 (#1668) |
| Population | 684,379 | 28,237 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $405,470 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $48,555 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 26.9 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+8.4 |
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
64.9 Score
Newburgh, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,470
Population
28,237
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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