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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.

MetricPhoenix, AZ58Seattle, WA59Portland, OR59Dallas, TX62
Fit score58595962
Affordability79726780
Housing42343641
Jobs24353049
Safety45405339
Climate72929392
Amenities92907978
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
Unemployment4.7%4.7%5.2%4.7%
Population1.6M741.4K642.7K1.3M
Summer high / winter low106° / 46°76° / 37°81° / 36°96° / 37°
Sunny days / yr317159166252
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