Newton, MA vs Prosper, TX
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.
Newton
69.4
#1220 nationally
Prosper
67.6
#1405 nationally
Prosper leads in cost of living index (141 vs 207). Newton leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 32.1 min). Newton leads in crime level (1.3 vs 1.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newton, MA | Prosper, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1220) | 67.6 (#1405) |
| Population | 88,415 | 41,660 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,540,226 | $770,217 |
| Median Household Income | $176,373 | $178,224 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Prosper is missing data for 1 metric that Newton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.6 Score
Prosper, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$770,217
Population
41,660
Crime
Low
Median Income
$178,224
Southwest
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