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, WA61 | Washington, DC55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 55 |
| Affordability | 73 | 66 |
| Housing | 37 | 35 |
| Jobs | 60 | 36 |
| Safety | 25 | 21 |
| Climate | 91 | 99 |
| Amenities | 92 | 89 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,764 | $4,602 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,955 | $1,785 |
| 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 | 78° / 37° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 152 | 203 |