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, OH81 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 81 | 59 |
| Affordability | 89 | 72 |
| Housing | 69 | 34 |
| Jobs | 84 | 35 |
| Safety | 81 | 40 |
| Climate | 94 | 92 |
| Amenities | 56 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,854 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,194 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $234,500 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $65,327 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Population | 906.5K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 23° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 189 | 159 |