Side-by-side
Jersey City vs Boise
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Jersey City, NJ58 | Boise, ID74 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 74 |
| Affordability | 45 | 86 |
| Housing | 22 | 46 |
| Jobs | 75 | 76 |
| Safety | 58 | 78 |
| Climate | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities | 53 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,425 | $3,970 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,458 | $1,381 |
| Median home value | $534,500 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $94,813 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Population | 289.7K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 27° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 231 |