Side-by-side
Cary vs Boise
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Cary, NC84 | Boise, ID74 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 84 | 74 |
| Affordability | 81 | 86 |
| Housing | 78 | 46 |
| Jobs | 90 | 76 |
| Safety | 97 | 78 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 45 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,229 | $3,970 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,596 | $1,381 |
| Median home value | $525,200 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $129,399 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Population | 176.7K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 31° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 231 |