Side-by-side
Boston vs Oakland
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Oakland, CA40 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 40 |
| Affordability | 48 | 46 |
| Housing | 8 | 6 |
| Jobs | 50 | 36 |
| Safety | 86 | 0 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $5,324 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,385 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $924,700 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Population | 664K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 72° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 262 |