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Massachusetts

Boston

MA

Livability

57

out of 100

vs
Massachusetts

Worcester

MA

Livability

59

out of 100

Verdict

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

Score Comparison

Affordability

MA

56

vs

MA

58

✓ wins

Educational Attainment

MA

81

✓ wins
vs

MA

54

Safety

MA

62

vs

MA

65

✓ wins

Weather

MA

24

✓ wins
vs

MA

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Livability

MA

57

vs

MA

59

✓ wins

Full Comparison

MetricBostonWorcester
Population665,945 204,191
Median Income$89,212 ✓$63,011
Median Rent$1,981 $1,312 ✓
Median Home Value$684,900 $305,600 ✓
Median Age33 34
HS Graduation88% ✓86%
Bachelor's+53% ✓33%
Broadband Access90% ✓88%
Homeownership35% 42% ✓
Avg Commute34 min 27 min ✓
Violent Crime (per 1k)6.36 6.03 ✓
Property Crime (per 1k)18.32 16.71 ✓
Avg Temperature53°F N/A
Sunny DaysN/A N/A
Avg Snowfall45" N/A
Avg Rainfall43" N/A
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