Side-by-side
Baltimore vs Boston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Baltimore, MD53 | Boston, MA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 58 |
| Affordability | 70 | 48 |
| Housing | 46 | 8 |
| Jobs | 40 | 50 |
| Safety | 27 | 86 |
| Climate | 99 | 85 |
| Amenities | 34 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,389 | $5,216 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,511 | $2,476 |
| Median home value | $219,300 | $710,400 |
| Median HH income | $59,623 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Population | 577.2K | 664K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 32° | 81° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 203 |