Side-by-side
Boston vs Tucson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Tucson, AZ65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 65 |
| Affordability | 48 | 91 |
| Housing | 8 | 44 |
| Jobs | 50 | 5 |
| Safety | 86 | 91 |
| Climate | 85 | 84 |
| Amenities | 70 | 58 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $3,824 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,081 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $242,200 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $54,546 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| Population | 664K | 543.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 100° / 40° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 305 |