Side-by-side
Boston vs San Antonio
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | San Antonio, TX65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 65 |
| Affordability | 48 | 92 |
| Housing | 8 | 67 |
| Jobs | 50 | 43 |
| Safety | 86 | 35 |
| Climate | 85 | 94 |
| Amenities | 70 | 54 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $3,828 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,177 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $219,700 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $62,917 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 664K | 1.5M |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 95° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 233 |