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, CO54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 54 |
| Affordability | 86 | 75 |
| Housing | 46 | 30 |
| Jobs | 76 | 44 |
| Safety | 78 | 35 |
| Climate | 100 | 74 |
| Amenities | 39 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,970 | $4,499 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,381 | $1,754 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| Population | 235.7K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 88° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 267 |