Side-by-side
Boston vs Chula Vista
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Chula Vista, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 58 |
| Affordability | 33 | 39 |
| Housing | 6 | 20 |
| Jobs | 48 | 35 |
| Safety | 72 | 85 |
| Climate | 86 | 100 |
| Amenities | 71 | 77 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,938 | $5,651 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,949 | $2,557 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $697,400 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $105,173 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Population | 664K | 275K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 76° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 200 | 263 |