Side-by-side
Boston vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA62 | Philadelphia, PA62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 62 | 62 |
| Affordability | 58 | 88 |
| Housing | 11 | 49 |
| Jobs | 66 | 25 |
| Safety | 66 | 28 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 90 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,854 | $3,923 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,100 | $1,233 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Population | 664K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 23° | 87° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 200 | 207 |