Side-by-side
Seattle vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Seattle, WA59 | Washington, DC54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 54 |
| Affordability | 72 | 64 |
| Housing | 34 | 35 |
| Jobs | 35 | 7 |
| Safety | 40 | 51 |
| Climate | 92 | 100 |
| Amenities | 90 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,791 | $4,691 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,146 | $2,015 |
| Median home value | $912,100 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $121,984 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| Population | 741.4K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 76° / 37° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 159 | 214 |