Side-by-side
Sacramento vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Sacramento, CA60 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 60 | 59 |
| Affordability | 62 | 72 |
| Housing | 24 | 34 |
| Jobs | 32 | 35 |
| Safety | 67 | 40 |
| Climate | 98 | 92 |
| Amenities | 83 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,799 | $4,791 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,832 | $2,146 |
| Median home value | $484,600 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $83,753 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Population | 524.8K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 93° / 41° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 292 | 159 |