Side-by-side
Boise vs Denver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID74 | Denver, CO57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 57 |
| Affordability | 93 | 76 |
| Housing | 48 | 32 |
| Jobs | 70 | 41 |
| Safety | 78 | 35 |
| Climate | 100 | 93 |
| Amenities | 39 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,490 | $4,471 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,381 | $1,754 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| Population | 235.7K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 92° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 267 |