Side-by-side
Phoenix vs Seattle vs Portland vs Dallas
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ58 | Seattle, WA59 | Portland, OR59 | Dallas, TX62 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 59 | 59 | 62 |
| Affordability | 79 | 72 | 67 | 80 |
| Housing | 42 | 34 | 36 | 41 |
| Jobs | 24 | 35 | 30 | 49 |
| Safety | 45 | 40 | 53 | 39 |
| Climate | 72 | 92 | 93 | 92 |
| Amenities | 92 | 90 | 79 | 78 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,383 | $4,791 | $4,441 | $4,440 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,583 | $2,146 | $1,677 | $1,648 |
| Median home value | $381,900 | $912,100 | $557,600 | $295,300 |
| Median HH income | $77,041 | $121,984 | $88,792 | $67,760 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Population | 1.6M | 741.4K | 642.7K | 1.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 76° / 37° | 81° / 36° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 317 | 159 | 166 | 252 |