Jacksonville, FL vs Newton, MA
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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Newton leads in median household income ($176,373 vs $61,442). Newton leads in walk score (57 vs 26). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 207).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Newton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 69.4 (#1220) |
| Population | 985,843 | 88,415 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $1,540,226 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $176,373 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.3 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 207 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+39.5 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D+
69.4 Score
Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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