Boston, MA vs Medford, MA

Boston, MA vs Medford, MA: What the data shows

Boston, MA is in Boston, MA while Medford, MA is in Medford, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Medford, MA is the more affordable option at $669,600 median — $791,500 less than Boston, MA's $1,461,100. WYLT rates Boston, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Medford, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Boston, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Medford, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Boston, MA has Low flood risk and Medford, MA has Low flood risk.

Boston, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Boston, MA scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Medford, MA's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Boston, MA has the higher school rating — Boston, MA rates 7.5/10 and Medford, MA rates 7.4/10.