Side-by-side
Boise vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boise, ID74 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 74 | 59 |
| Affordability | 86 | 72 |
| Housing | 46 | 34 |
| Jobs | 76 | 35 |
| Safety | 78 | 40 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 39 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,970 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,381 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $456,000 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $81,308 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Population | 235.7K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 91° / 25° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 231 | 159 |