Side-by-side
Boise vs Scottsdale
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID58 | Scottsdale, AZ61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 61 |
| Affordability | 82 | 75 |
| Housing | 42 | 44 |
| Jobs | 65 | 56 |
| Safety | 17 | 60 |
| Climate | 100 | 55 |
| Amenities | 38 | 72 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,114 | $4,564 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,537 | $1,847 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $709,900 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $107,372 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 235.7K | 242.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 99° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 234 | 0 |