Side-by-side
Boston vs Denver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Denver, CO57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 57 |
| Affordability | 30 | 76 |
| Housing | 10 | 32 |
| Jobs | 32 | 41 |
| Safety | 86 | 35 |
| Climate | 86 | 93 |
| Amenities | 70 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $4,471 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,754 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Population | 664K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 92° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 267 |