Side-by-side
Boise vs Fort Collins
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID74 | Fort Collins, CO61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 61 |
| Affordability | 86 | 80 |
| Housing | 46 | 38 |
| Jobs | 76 | 66 |
| Safety | 78 | 63 |
| Climate | 100 | 68 |
| Amenities | 39 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,970 | $4,244 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,381 | $1,537 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $548,400 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $83,598 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 3.6% |
| Population | 235.7K | 169.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 87° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 243 |