Comparator
Compare 2 cities free, or up to 4 with a monthly plan.
Comparing (2/2)
Los Angeles wins on rent, home prices, safety and sunshine; Seattle wins on cost of living, income, jobs, schools and walkability.
| Metric | Los Angeles CA | Seattle WA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,933 (better) | $2,030 |
| Median home | $921k (better) | $939k |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 173 | 151 (better) |
| Median income | $81,939 | $123,860 (better) |
| Unemployment | 5.3% | 4.7% (better) |
| School rating | 1.7/10 | 8.6/10 (better) |
| Violent crime / 1k | 6.7 (better) | 7.1 |
| Property crime / 1k | 22.6 (better) | 44.6 |
| Walk score | 69 | 74 (better) |
| Sunny days | 284 (better) | 152 |
| Summer temp | 84°F | 77°F |
| Winter temp | 58°F | 42°F |
| Rainfall | 14.3 in | 36.5 in |
| Population | 3,857,263 | 754,195 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 68 | 61 |
| % Black | 8.1% | 6.4% |
| % Hispanic | 47.2% | 8.5% |
| % Asian | 11.9% | 17.5% |
Green marks the better value in each row.