Side-by-side
Boston vs San Diego
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | San Diego, CA66 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 66 |
| Affordability | 48 | 45 |
| Housing | 8 | 10 |
| Jobs | 50 | 51 |
| Safety | 86 | 100 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 95 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $5,376 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,459 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $848,500 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $104,321 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Population | 664K | 1.4M |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 75° / 49° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 208 |