Side-by-side
Boston vs San Jose
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA49 | San Jose, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 49 |
| Affordability | 58 | 42 |
| Housing | 8 | 18 |
| Jobs | 49 | 53 |
| Safety | 13 | 15 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 98 | 94 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,854 | $5,506 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,100 | $2,516 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Population | 664K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 23° | 82° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 200 | 257 |