Side-by-side
Boise vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID58 | Richmond, VA54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 54 |
| Affordability | 82 | 83 |
| Housing | 42 | 36 |
| Jobs | 65 | 59 |
| Safety | 17 | 11 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,114 | $4,059 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,537 | $1,430 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Population | 235.7K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 234 | 210 |