Boston, MA vs Pinellas Park, 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
Pinellas Park
72.9
#813 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 40). Pinellas Park leads in cost of living index (104 vs 155). Pinellas Park leads in average commute (23 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Pinellas Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 72.9 (#813) |
| Population | 684,379 | 53,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $305,323 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $62,306 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 40 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+5.2 |
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-
72.9 Score
Pinellas Park, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$305,323
Population
53,456
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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