Side-by-side
Boston vs Oceanside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Oceanside, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 49 |
| Affordability | 33 | 41 |
| Housing | 6 | 11 |
| Jobs | 48 | 56 |
| Safety | 72 | 60 |
| Climate | 86 | 69 |
| Amenities | 71 | 61 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,938 | $5,546 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,949 | $2,528 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $702,000 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $93,724 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 664K | 172.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 76° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 200 | 0 |