Side-by-side
Boston vs Minneapolis
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Minneapolis, MN52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 52 |
| Affordability | 48 | 80 |
| Housing | 8 | 60 |
| Jobs | 50 | 42 |
| Safety | 86 | 11 |
| Climate | 85 | 60 |
| Amenities | 70 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,188 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,405 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $345,600 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $80,269 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Population | 664K | 426.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 83° / 8° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 209 |