Boston, MA vs Prescott Valley, AZ
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
Prescott Valley
66.4
#1549 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 16). Prescott Valley leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.2 min). Prescott Valley leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Prescott Valley, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 66.4 (#1549) |
| Population | 684,379 | 50,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $458,374 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $66,617 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 16 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.2 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+33.9 |
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
66.4 Score
Prescott Valley, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$458,374
Population
50,045
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
16
Southwest
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