Boston, MA vs South Fulton, GA
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
South Fulton
60.5
#553 nationally
Boston leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 32.5 min). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $77,488).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 60.5 (#553) |
| Population | 684,379 | 110,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $77,488 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| 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+44.9 |
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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Score
South Fulton, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Population
110,920
Median Income
$77,488
Commute
32.5 min
Southeast
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