Side-by-side
New York vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | New York, NY44 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 44 | 59 |
| Affordability | 35 | 72 |
| Housing | 3 | 34 |
| Jobs | 43 | 35 |
| Safety | 47 | 40 |
| Climate | 99 | 92 |
| Amenities | 40 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,531 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,655 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $751,700 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $79,713 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 8.5M | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 27° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 159 |