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, MA58 | San Jose, CA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 58 |
| Affordability | 48 | 34 |
| Housing | 8 | 16 |
| Jobs | 50 | 66 |
| Safety | 86 | 65 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 83 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $5,905 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,982 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $1,187,800 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $141,565 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.0% |
| Population | 664K | 990.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 83° / 42° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 299 |