Side-by-side
Minneapolis vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Minneapolis, MN52 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 59 |
| Affordability | 80 | 72 |
| Housing | 60 | 34 |
| Jobs | 42 | 35 |
| Safety | 11 | 40 |
| Climate | 60 | 92 |
| Amenities | 64 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,188 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,405 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $345,600 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $80,269 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 426.8K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 8° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 209 | 159 |