Side-by-side
Boston vs Long Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Long Beach, CA48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 48 |
| Affordability | 48 | 46 |
| Housing | 8 | 4 |
| Jobs | 50 | 22 |
| Safety | 86 | 41 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 91 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $5,312 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $762,200 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $83,969 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Population | 664K | 458.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 82° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 240 |