Side-by-side
Boston vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Virginia Beach, VA77 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 77 |
| Affordability | 30 | 83 |
| Housing | 10 | 74 |
| Jobs | 32 | 62 |
| Safety | 86 | 93 |
| Climate | 86 | 96 |
| Amenities | 70 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $4,057 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Population | 664K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 184 |