Side-by-side
Boise vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID74 | Phoenix, AZ62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 62 |
| Affordability | 93 | 84 |
| Housing | 48 | 44 |
| Jobs | 70 | 37 |
| Safety | 78 | 45 |
| Climate | 100 | 72 |
| Amenities | 39 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,490 | $4,171 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,381 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 4.0% |
| Population | 235.7K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 317 |