Side-by-side
Oakland vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA36 | Seattle, WA60 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 36 | 60 |
| Affordability | 27 | 74 |
| Housing | 8 | 35 |
| Jobs | 39 | 36 |
| Safety | 0 | 40 |
| Climate | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities | 71 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $6,352 | $4,743 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,385 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $97,369 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Population | 438.1K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 72° / 44° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 262 | 159 |