Side-by-side
Irvine vs Boston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Irvine, CA61 | Boston, MA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 51 |
| Affordability | 33 | 33 |
| Housing | 16 | 6 |
| Jobs | 54 | 48 |
| Safety | 94 | 72 |
| Climate | 100 | 86 |
| Amenities | 80 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,951 | $5,938 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,882 | $2,949 |
| Median home value | $1,115,400 | $710,400 |
| Median HH income | $129,647 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Population | 308.2K | 664K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 47° | 81° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 281 | 200 |