Boston, MA vs Spokane Valley, WA
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
Spokane Valley
68.9
#1276 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 30). Spokane Valley leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 30.2 min). Spokane Valley leads in cost of living index (114 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Spokane Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 68.9 (#1276) |
| Population | 684,379 | 108,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $418,234 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $66,483 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+5.0 |
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+
68.9 Score
Spokane Valley, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$418,234
Population
108,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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