Boston, MA vs Port Hueneme, CA
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
Port Hueneme
64.9
#1670 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 58). Port Hueneme leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 30.2 min). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $71,695).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Port Hueneme, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 64.9 (#1670) |
| Population | 684,379 | 21,217 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $632,315 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $71,695 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 58 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 14.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+15.1 |
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
Port Hueneme, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,315
Population
21,217
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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