Side-by-side
Boston vs Columbus
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Columbus, OH80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 80 |
| Affordability | 30 | 91 |
| Housing | 10 | 71 |
| Jobs | 32 | 82 |
| Safety | 86 | 81 |
| Climate | 86 | 88 |
| Amenities | 70 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $3,727 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,194 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $234,500 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $65,327 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 2.8% |
| Population | 664K | 906.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 86° / 19° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 189 |