Seattle vs. San Diego - Compare Cities

Seattle, WA has a population density of 3,871,323, which is 14% above San Diego, CA. The median age of 37 years is 3% above San Diego, CA and 3% below the national average.

Population

3,871,323

3,316,073

324,697,795

Median Age

37 Years

36 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 55+)

35%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

10%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

31%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

24%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

17%

15%

12%

Bachelor's degree

27%

24%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

30%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

19%

18%

27%

Less than high school diploma

7%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

68%

71%

72%

Asian

14%

12%

6%

Black

6%

5%

13%

Two or more races

7%

5%

3%

Other Races

5%

7%

6%

Community

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Single

33%

36%

33%

Married

52%

49%

50%

Divorced

4%

5%

6%

Widowed

11%

10%

11%

Seattle, WA has an unemployment rate of 4%, which is 20% below than the national unemployment rate of 5%. San Diego, CA has an unemployment rate of 6%, which is 17% above than the national unemployment rate of 5%.

Median Household Income

$86,856

$78,980

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

4%

6%

5%

Poverty Rate

9%

12%

13%

Income per capita

$45,750

$38,073

$34,103

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

12%

11%

7%

Healthcare

13%

12%

14%

Finance

3%

4%

5%

Education

8%

9%

Manufacturing

10%

9%

10%

IT Services

3%

2%

Accommodation

7%

9%

7%

Wholesale

3%

2%

3%

Public Services

4%

5%

Arts

3%

2%

Other

12%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

4%

6%

$10000 > $14999

3%

4%

$15000 > $24999

5%

7%

9%

$25000 > $34999

6%

7%

9%

$35000 > $49999

10%

12%

$50000 > $74999

16%

17%

$75000 > $99999

13%

$100000 > $149999

20%

18%

15%

$150000 > $199999

10%

9%

7%

More Than $200000

14%

12%

8%

Seattle, WA has a crime index 136 above the national average, while San Diego, CA has a crime index that is 77 below the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

136

77

The homeownership rate in Seattle, WA is 60%, which is 6% below the national average. The homeownership rate in San Diego, CA is 53%, which is 17% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$397,000

$526,300

$280,600

Median Rent

$1,403

$1,569

$1,023

Average Household Size

3

Property Tax

$4,293

$4,111

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

58%

51%

62%

Townhomes

5%

10%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

6%

8%

Apt. Complexes

28%

29%

18%

Mobile Homes

3%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

4%

2%

2010 to 2013

4%

2%

3%

2000 to 2009

15%

12%

14%

1990 to 1999

16%

12%

14%

1980 to 1989

14%

19%

13%

1970 to 1979

14%

23%

15%

1960 to 1969

11%

12%

11%

1950 to 1959

7%

11%

10%

1940 to 1949

4%

5%

1939 and earlier

10%

4%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Seattle

60%

San Diego

53%

United States

63%

Home Renters

Seattle

40%

San Diego

47%

United States

36%

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Seattle, WA has a median home value of $397,000, which is 24% below San Diego,CA and 29% above the national average of $280,600. Seattle’s median household income of $86,856 is $27% below the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Seattle, WA has an average school rating of 10. San Diego, CA has an average school rating of 10. Seattle, WA has total schools while San Diego, CA has total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

Total Schools

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Middle Schools

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Commute to city center(Drive)

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