Side-by-side
San Francisco vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | San Francisco, CA53 | Seattle, WA61 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 61 |
| Affordability | 41 | 73 |
| Housing | 23 | 39 |
| Jobs | 50 | 60 |
| Safety | 33 | 25 |
| Climate | 100 | 91 |
| Amenities | 94 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,558 | $4,764 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,593 | $1,955 |
| Median home value | $1,300,000 | $850,000 |
| Median HH income | $137,000 | $116,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| Population | 810K | 750K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 46° | 78° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 259 | 152 |