Side-by-side
Seattle vs Portland vs Las Vegas vs Dallas
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Seattle, WA59 | Portland, OR61 | Las Vegas, NV61 | Dallas, TX64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 61 | 61 | 64 |
| Affordability | 70 | 76 | 82 | 86 |
| Housing | 42 | 48 | 36 | 53 |
| Jobs | 42 | 33 | 38 | 53 |
| Safety | 34 | 44 | 46 | 27 |
| Climate | 91 | 90 | 76 | 92 |
| Amenities | 91 | 81 | 92 | 78 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,834 | $4,190 | $4,335 | $4,156 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,890 | $1,463 | $1,464 | $1,375 |
| Median home value | $912,100 | $557,600 | $395,300 | $295,300 |
| Median HH income | $121,984 | $88,792 | $70,723 | $67,760 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 3.9% |
| Population | 741.4K | 642.7K | 650.9K | 1.3M |
| Summer high / winter low | 76° / 37° | 80° / 38° | 104° / 38° | 96° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 152 | 144 | 294 | 234 |