Boston, MA vs San Leandro, 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 Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 65). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $81,744). Boston leads in cost of living index (155 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 684,379 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 65 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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