Side-by-side
Charleston vs Boise
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Charleston, SC73 | Boise, ID74 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 74 |
| Affordability | 78 | 86 |
| Housing | 56 | 46 |
| Jobs | 92 | 76 |
| Safety | 64 | 78 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 36 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,333 | $3,970 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,630 | $1,381 |
| Median home value | $469,100 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $90,038 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Population | 152K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 43° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 222 | 231 |