Side-by-side
Boston vs Memphis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Memphis, TN53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 53 |
| Affordability | 48 | 92 |
| Housing | 8 | 65 |
| Jobs | 50 | 14 |
| Safety | 86 | 4 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $3,783 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,154 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $157,100 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $51,211 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Population | 664K | 629.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 92° / 33° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 228 |