Side-by-side
Houston vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Houston, TX59 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 60 |
| Affordability | 90 | 74 |
| Housing | 53 | 35 |
| Jobs | 46 | 36 |
| Safety | 4 | 40 |
| Climate | 98 | 92 |
| Amenities | 69 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,993 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,323 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $253,400 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $62,894 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Population | 2.3M | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 44° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 235 | 159 |