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, MA51 | Oakland, CA36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 36 |
| Affordability | 30 | 27 |
| Housing | 10 | 8 |
| Jobs | 32 | 39 |
| Safety | 86 | 0 |
| Climate | 86 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $6,352 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,385 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $924,700 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $97,369 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Population | 664K | 438.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 72° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 262 |