Side-by-side
Boston vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 58 |
| Affordability | 48 | 79 |
| Housing | 8 | 42 |
| Jobs | 50 | 24 |
| Safety | 86 | 45 |
| Climate | 85 | 72 |
| Amenities | 70 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 664K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 317 |