Side-by-side
Boston vs Irvine
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Irvine, CA61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 61 |
| Affordability | 48 | 37 |
| Housing | 8 | 14 |
| Jobs | 50 | 45 |
| Safety | 86 | 97 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 80 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $5,736 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,746 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $1,115,400 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $129,647 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Population | 664K | 308.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 85° / 47° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 304 |