Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Boston, MA
VS
Lewisville, TX
🏆 Lewisville leads 16 of 23 categories
Boston
Massachusetts
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$89,212 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
165⚠ High
Population
665,945 ✓ Larger
Lewisville
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$82,006
Violent Crime Index
49 ✓ Safer
Population
125,028
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Boston, MA
Pros
More college-educated — 53.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 95°F
Households earn $7,206 more per year on average
Smaller class sizes — 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $684,900
Higher rents — median is $1,981/mo
Violent crime (627.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Lewisville, TX
Pros
Homes cost $357k less ($328,300 vs $684,900)
70% less violent crime than Boston
Rent averages $526/mo less ($1,455 vs $1,981)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.8 pts lower (3.8%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (187.4 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 6 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Boston by $7,206/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Boston
Median Income
$7,206
$89,212 vs $82,006/yr
Lewisville
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 103.3 vs 111.6 (100 = US avg)
Lewisville
Violent Crime
70% lower
187.4 vs 627.9 per 100k
Lewisville
Median Home Value
$357k less
$328,300 vs $684,900
Lewisville
Unemployment
2.8 pp lower
3.8% vs 6.6% unemployment
Lewisville
Summer Heat
13.2°F warmer
July avg high 95.3°F vs 82.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Boston, MA | Lewisville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.6⚠ High | 103.3⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $684,900⚠ High | $328,300⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,981⚠ High | $1,455⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $89,212 ✓ Higher | $82,006 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 30.6 min⚠ High | 25.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 16.1% ✓ Higher | 13.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 138⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 165⚠ High | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 96 | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (122) ✓ Better | A- (116) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 10.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 13.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 53.4% ✓ Higher | 40.1% |
| High School or Higher | 88.4% | 89.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Boston | LEWISVILLE ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.8°F | 55.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 82.1°F | 95.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.6" | 36.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 49.2" | 0.1" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 665,945 ✓ Larger | 125,028 |
| Median Age | 32.9 | 34.2 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 34.8% | 45.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 15.7% | 23.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.3% ✓ More | 9.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Boston's cost of living index is 111.6 vs Lewisville's 103.3 (US average = 100).
Lewisville is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Lewisville leads 16 of 23 categories. Boston wins 7 and Lewisville wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Boston to Lewisville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($684,900 vs $328,300 median home), income ($89,212 vs $82,006), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Boston, MA and Lewisville, TX are about 1,549 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.