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Massachusetts

Boston

MA

Livability

57

out of 100

vs
Massachusetts

Springfield

MA

Livability

46

out of 100

Verdict

Boston leads on Educational Attainment, Safety, Weather, Livability.

Score Comparison

Affordability

MA

56

vs

MA

56

Educational Attainment

MA

81

✓ wins
vs

MA

32

Safety

MA

62

✓ wins
vs

MA

49

Weather

MA

24

✓ wins
vs

MA

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Livability

MA

57

✓ wins
vs

MA

46

Full Comparison

MetricBostonSpringfield
Population665,945 155,305
Median Income$89,212 ✓$47,677
Median Rent$1,981 $1,047 ✓
Median Home Value$684,900 $198,500 ✓
Median Age33 33
HS Graduation88% ✓80%
Bachelor's+53% ✓20%
Broadband Access90% ✓80%
Homeownership35% 48% ✓
Avg Commute34 min 23 min ✓
Violent Crime (per 1k)6.36 ✓8.64
Property Crime (per 1k)18.32 ✓23.96
Avg Temperature53°F N/A
Sunny DaysN/A N/A
Avg Snowfall45" N/A
Avg Rainfall43" N/A
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