Side-by-side
Boston vs Sacramento
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Sacramento, CA56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 56 |
| Affordability | 30 | 41 |
| Housing | 10 | 26 |
| Jobs | 32 | 34 |
| Safety | 86 | 67 |
| Climate | 86 | 98 |
| Amenities | 70 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $5,518 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,832 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $484,600 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $83,753 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Population | 664K | 524.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 93° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 292 |