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, MA58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 58 |
| Affordability | 37 | 48 |
| Housing | 14 | 8 |
| Jobs | 45 | 50 |
| Safety | 97 | 86 |
| Climate | 100 | 85 |
| Amenities | 80 | 70 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,736 | $5,216 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,746 | $2,476 |
| Median home value | $1,115,400 | $710,400 |
| Median HH income | $129,647 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Population | 308.2K | 664K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 47° | 81° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 304 | 203 |