Side-by-side
Austin vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX75 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 59 |
| Affordability | 94 | 72 |
| Housing | 58 | 34 |
| Jobs | 76 | 35 |
| Safety | 58 | 40 |
| Climate | 92 | 92 |
| Amenities | 64 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,505 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $891 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Population | 967.9K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 42° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 244 | 159 |