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Boston, MA vs Quincy, MA

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

Boston, MA is in Boston, MA while Quincy, MA is in Quincy, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Quincy, MA is the more affordable option at $513,300 median — $489,400 less than Boston, MA's $1,002,700. WYLT rates Boston, MA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Quincy, 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. Quincy, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Boston, MA has Low flood risk and Quincy, MA has High flood risk.

Quincy, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Boston, MA scores 65/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Quincy, MA's 71/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Boston, MA rates 7.5/10 and Quincy, MA rates 7.5/10.

CategoryBoston, MAQuincy, MA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$1M$513K

Lower price

Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$74K$86K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score65/10071/100

More walkable

Transit Score60/100

Better transit

58/100
Bike Score80/100

More bikeable

40/100
Commute7 min

Shorter commute

19 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLow

Lower risk

High
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools7.5/107.5/10
Best for
Young professionalsStudentsFood enthusiasts
Young professionalsPublic transit usersFamilies with kids

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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