Boston, MA vs San Buenaventura, 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
San Buenaventura
65.2
#349 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 66). San Buenaventura leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 30.2 min). San Buenaventura leads in median household income ($96,036 vs $81,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | San Buenaventura, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 65.2 (#349) |
| Population | 684,379 | 109,058 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $96,036 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 24.9 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | N/A |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | N/A |
| 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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San Buenaventura, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Population
109,058
Walk Score
66
Median Income
$96,036
Commute
24.9 min
Pacific
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