Boston, MA vs Tavares, FL
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
Tavares
70.7
#1079 nationally
Tavares leads in cost of living index (99 vs 155). Boston leads in median household income ($81,744 vs $54,271). Tavares leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Tavares, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 70.7 (#1079) |
| Population | 684,379 | 21,061 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $311,089 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $54,271 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.8 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Tavares is missing data for 1 metric that Boston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70.7 Score
Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
Southeast
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