Side-by-side
Boston vs Fresno
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Fresno, CA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 60 |
| Affordability | 48 | 78 |
| Housing | 8 | 36 |
| Jobs | 50 | 30 |
| Safety | 86 | 68 |
| Climate | 85 | 88 |
| Amenities | 70 | 49 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,337 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,355 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $348,500 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $66,804 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 6.2% |
| Population | 664K | 543.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 98° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 297 |