Side-by-side
Los Angeles vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA47 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 47 | 60 |
| Affordability | 32 | 74 |
| Housing | 2 | 35 |
| Jobs | 25 | 36 |
| Safety | 47 | 40 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 100 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,022 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,328 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $879,500 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $80,366 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Population | 3.9M | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 47° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 159 |