Side-by-side
Boston vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Boston, MA51 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 60 |
| Affordability | 30 | 74 |
| Housing | 10 | 35 |
| Jobs | 32 | 36 |
| Safety | 86 | 40 |
| Climate | 86 | 92 |
| Amenities | 70 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,123 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,476 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $710,400 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $94,755 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Population | 664K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 81° / 22° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 159 |