Boston, MA vs Santa Fe, NM
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
Santa Fe
63
#1809 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 39). Santa Fe leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 30.2 min). Santa Fe leads in cost of living index (111 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Santa Fe, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 63 (#1809) |
| Population | 684,379 | 89,167 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $591,316 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $67,663 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 39 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 23.1 |
| 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 | D+48.9 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
View Boston, MA →
D
63 Score
Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$591,316
Population
89,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Southwest
View Santa Fe, NM →