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, DC48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 48 |
| Affordability | 70 | 48 |
| Housing | 42 | 30 |
| Jobs | 42 | 23 |
| Safety | 34 | 32 |
| Climate | 91 | 99 |
| Amenities | 91 | 74 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,834 | $5,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,890 | $2,152 |
| Median home value | $912,100 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $121,984 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| Population | 741.4K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 76° / 37° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 152 | 203 |