Side-by-side
Boston vs Huntington Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Huntington Beach, CA64 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 64 |
| Affordability | 48 | 53 |
| Housing | 8 | 32 |
| Jobs | 50 | 51 |
| Safety | 86 | 84 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 65 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $5,056 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,073 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $1,047,300 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $119,885 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.0% |
| Population | 664K | 196K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 78° / 47° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 240 |