Side-by-side
Alexandria vs Boise
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Alexandria, VA63 | Boise, ID74 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 74 |
| Affordability | 64 | 86 |
| Housing | 45 | 46 |
| Jobs | 58 | 76 |
| Safety | 83 | 78 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 9 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,696 | $3,970 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,015 | $1,381 |
| Median home value | $696,800 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $113,638 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Population | 156.8K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 231 |