Side-by-side
Arlington vs Boston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Arlington, TX73 | Boston, MA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 51 |
| Affordability | 87 | 30 |
| Housing | 60 | 10 |
| Jobs | 58 | 32 |
| Safety | 65 | 86 |
| Climate | 96 | 86 |
| Amenities | 73 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,111 | $6,123 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,473 | $2,476 |
| Median home value | $276,400 | $710,400 |
| Median HH income | $73,519 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Population | 394.8K | 664K |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 35° | 81° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 203 |