Side-by-side
Washington vs Seattle
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Washington, DC48 | Seattle, WA59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 48 | 59 |
| Affordability | 48 | 70 |
| Housing | 30 | 42 |
| Jobs | 23 | 42 |
| Safety | 32 | 34 |
| Climate | 99 | 91 |
| Amenities | 74 | 91 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,154 | $4,834 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,152 | $1,890 |
| Median home value | $724,600 | $912,100 |
| Median HH income | $106,287 | $121,984 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| Population | 672.1K | 741.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 76° / 37° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 152 |