Side-by-side
Boise vs Los Angeles
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID74 | Los Angeles, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 49 |
| Affordability | 86 | 46 |
| Housing | 46 | 1 |
| Jobs | 76 | 20 |
| Safety | 78 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 39 | 100 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,970 | $5,329 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,381 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $879,500 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $80,366 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Population | 235.7K | 3.9M |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 83° / 48° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 319 |