Side-by-side
Seattle vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Seattle, WA59 | Phoenix, AZ58 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 58 |
| Affordability | 72 | 79 |
| Housing | 34 | 42 |
| Jobs | 35 | 24 |
| Safety | 40 | 45 |
| Climate | 92 | 72 |
| Amenities | 90 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,791 | $4,383 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,146 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $912,100 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $121,984 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Population | 741.4K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 76° / 37° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 317 |