Side-by-side
Boston vs Mesa
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Mesa, AZ68 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 68 |
| Affordability | 48 | 79 |
| Housing | 8 | 47 |
| Jobs | 50 | 20 |
| Safety | 86 | 93 |
| Climate | 85 | 72 |
| Amenities | 70 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,393 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $364,300 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $78,779 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| Population | 664K | 507.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 306 |