Side-by-side
Austin vs Boston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX76 | Boston, MA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 76 | 51 |
| Affordability | 95 | 30 |
| Housing | 58 | 10 |
| Jobs | 81 | 32 |
| Safety | 58 | 86 |
| Climate | 92 | 86 |
| Amenities | 64 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,400 | $6,123 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $2,476 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $710,400 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Population | 967.9K | 664K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 37° | 81° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 203 |