Side-by-side
Los Angeles vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA50 | Washington, DC48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 48 |
| Affordability | 42 | 48 |
| Housing | 3 | 30 |
| Jobs | 22 | 23 |
| Safety | 51 | 32 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 100 | 74 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,466 | $5,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,357 | $2,152 |
| Median home value | $879,500 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $80,366 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| Population | 3.9M | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 47° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 284 | 203 |