Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Boise wins on income, jobs, schools and safety; Norfolk wins on rent, home prices, cost of living, walkability and sunshine.
| Metric | Boise ID | Norfolk VA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,446 | $1,321 (better) |
| Median home | $485k | $290k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 108 | 107.3 (better) |
| Median income | $83,904 (better) | $66,109 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% (better) | 4.3% |
| School rating | 7.2/10 (better) | 2.7/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 2.9 (better) | 4 |
| Property crime / 1k | 8.5 (better) | 31.9 |
| Walk score | 40 | 43 (better) |
| Sunny days | 206 | 213 (better) |
| Summer temp | 93°F | 89°F |
| Winter temp | 32°F | 42°F |
| Rainfall | 11.5 in | 45.7 in |
| Population | 237,242 | 233,596 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 35 | 66 |
| % Black | 1.6% | 38.9% |
| % Hispanic | 9.6% | 10.1% |
| % Asian | 3.7% | 3.6% |
Green marks the better value in each row.