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Boston, MA vs Waltham, MA

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

Boston, MA is in Boston, MA while Waltham, MA is in Waltham, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Waltham, MA is the more affordable option at $677,700 median — $325,000 less than Boston, MA's $1,002,700. WYLT rates Boston, MA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Waltham, 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. Waltham, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Boston, MA has Low flood risk and Waltham, MA has Low flood risk.

Boston, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Boston, MA scores 65/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Waltham, MA's 9/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Waltham, MA has the higher school rating Boston, MA rates 7.5/10 and Waltham, MA rates 7.9/10.

CategoryBoston, MAWaltham, MA
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$1M$678K

Lower price

Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$74K$118K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score65/100

More walkable

9/100
Transit Score60/100

Better transit

17/100
Bike Score80/100

More bikeable

N/A
Commute7 min

Shorter commute

27 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools7.5/107.9/10

Better schools

Best for
Young professionalsStudentsFood enthusiasts
commuters to Bostonfamilies seeking strong schoolsmiddle to upper income households

Bottom line

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

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