Head-to-Head · City Comparison
New York, NY
VS
Quincy, MA
🏆 Quincy leads 15 of 23 categories
New York
New York
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$76,607
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
8,622,467 ✓ Larger
Quincy
Massachusetts
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$90,668 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
88 ✓ Safer
Population
100,981
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
New York, NY
Pros
Rent averages $187/mo less ($1,714 vs $1,901)
Cons
Violent crime (671.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Pricier housing — median home is $732,100
Median income trails Quincy by $14,061/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Quincy, MA
Pros
50% less violent crime than New York
Homes cost $169k less ($563,200 vs $732,100)
Households earn $14,061 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.9 pts lower (6.7%)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
More college-educated — 46.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.6)
Higher rents — median is $1,901/mo
Snowy winters — about 51" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Quincy
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 111.6 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Quincy
Median Income
$14,061
$90,668 vs $76,607/yr
Quincy
Violent Crime
50% lower
335.1 vs 671.0 per 100k
Quincy
Median Home Value
$169k less
$563,200 vs $732,100
Quincy
Unemployment
0.9 pp lower
6.7% vs 7.6% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | New York, NY | Quincy, MA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 112.5⚠ High | 111.6⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $732,100⚠ High | $563,200⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,714⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,901⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,607 | $90,668 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6%⚠ High | 6.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 41.1 min⚠ High | 33.9 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% | 15.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 151⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 88 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 113⚠ High | 63 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (108) | A (119) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 13.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.2% | 46.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 83.3% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 | Quincy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 39.7°F ✓ Warmer | 37.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer | 83.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1" ✓ Drier | 52.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.5" ✓ Less | 50.9" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 8,622,467 ✓ Larger | 100,981 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 38.3 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 32.9% | 43.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.6% ✓ More | 15.0% |
| Over 65 | 15.5% | 16.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
New York's cost of living index is 112.5 vs Quincy's 111.6 (US average = 100).
Quincy is 1% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Quincy leads 15 of 23 categories. New York wins 8 and Quincy wins 15. 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 New York to Quincy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($732,100 vs $563,200 median home), income ($76,607 vs $90,668), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
New York, NY and Quincy, MA are about 188 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.