Boston, MA vs Winter Park, 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
Winter Park
72.4
#900 nationally
Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 44). Winter Park leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 30.2 min). Winter Park leads in median household income ($96,563 vs $81,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 684,379 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 5.6 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+13.6 |
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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C-
72.4 Score
Winter Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,253
Population
29,894
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southeast
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