Verdict
Boise City leads on Affordability, while Silver Spring leads on Educational Attainment.
Score Comparison
Affordability
ID
68
✓ winsMD
62
Educational Attainment
ID
78
MD
87
✓ winsSafety
ID
—
MD
—
Weather
ID
—
MD
—
Livability
ID
73
MD
73
Full Comparison
| Metric | Boise City | Silver Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 234,192 | 81,808 |
| Median Income | $76,402 | $95,213 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $1,223 ✓ | $1,826 |
| Median Home Value | $401,800 ✓ | $606,100 |
| Median Age | 38 | 35 |
| HS Graduation | 95% ✓ | 87% |
| Bachelor's+ | 46% | 59% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 92% | 94% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 63% ✓ | 38% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min ✓ | 37 min |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | N/A | N/A |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | N/A | 51" |