Side-by-side
Boston vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA58 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 54 |
| Affordability | 48 | 64 |
| Housing | 8 | 35 |
| Jobs | 50 | 7 |
| Safety | 86 | 51 |
| Climate | 85 | 100 |
| Amenities | 70 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,216 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 6.1% |
| Population | 664K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 214 |