Side-by-side
Columbus vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Columbus, OH80 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 60 |
| Affordability | 91 | 74 |
| Housing | 71 | 35 |
| Jobs | 82 | 36 |
| Safety | 81 | 40 |
| Climate | 88 | 92 |
| Amenities | 56 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,727 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Population | 906.5K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 19° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 159 |