Compare

Massachusetts

Boston

MA

Livability

57

out of 100

vs
Massachusetts

Lowell

MA

Livability

49

out of 100

Verdict

Boston leads on Educational Attainment, Weather, Livability, while Lowell leads on Affordability, Safety.

Score Comparison

Affordability

MA

56

vs

MA

60

✓ wins

Educational Attainment

MA

81

✓ wins
vs

MA

45

Safety

MA

62

vs

MA

72

✓ wins

Weather

MA

24

✓ wins
vs

MA

9

Livability

MA

57

✓ wins
vs

MA

49

Full Comparison

MetricBostonLowell
Population665,945 114,737
Median Income$89,212 $73,008
Median Rent$1,981 $1,466
Median Home Value$684,900 $362,800
Median Age33 35
HS Graduation88% 83%
Bachelor's+53% 28%
Broadband Access90% 85%
Homeownership35% 43%
Avg Commute34 min 30 min
Violent Crime (per 1k)6.36 4.02
Property Crime (per 1k)18.32 17.56
Avg Temperature53°F 50°F
Sunny DaysN/A N/A
Avg Snowfall45" 69"
Avg Rainfall43" 46"