Side-by-side
Santa Ana vs Boston
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Santa Ana, CA53 | Boston, MA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 51 |
| Affordability | 43 | 33 |
| Housing | 12 | 6 |
| Jobs | 28 | 48 |
| Safety | 69 | 72 |
| Climate | 100 | 86 |
| Amenities | 79 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,436 | $5,938 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,367 | $2,949 |
| Median home value | $657,800 | $710,400 |
| Median HH income | $88,354 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Population | 311.6K | 664K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 47° | 81° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 280 | 200 |