Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Seattle, WA
VS
South Fulton, GA
🏆 South Fulton leads 12 of 23 categories
Seattle
Washington
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,068 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
204⚠ High
Population
734,603 ✓ Larger
South Fulton
Georgia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,488
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
107,865
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Seattle, WA
Pros
Households earn $38,580 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.6 pts lower (4.2%)
More college-educated — 66.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 90°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $879,900
Violent crime (775.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher rents — median is $1,945/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
South Fulton, GA
Pros
Homes cost $638k less ($242,200 vs $879,900)
39% less violent crime than Seattle
Rent averages $484/mo less ($1,461 vs $1,945)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Seattle
Milder winters — January highs near 54°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Seattle by $38,580/yr
Violent crime (470.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (7.8% vs 4.2%)
Longer commutes — 32.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Seattle
Median Income
$38,580
$116,068 vs $77,488/yr
Seattle
Unemployment
3.6 pp lower
4.2% vs 7.8% unemployment
South Fulton
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
South Fulton
Violent Crime
39% lower
470.5 vs 775.1 per 100k
South Fulton
Median Home Value
$638k less
$242,200 vs $879,900
South Fulton
Summer Heat
13.6°F warmer
July avg high 90.1°F vs 76.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Seattle, WA | South Fulton, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $879,900⚠ High | $242,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,945⚠ High | $1,461⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $116,068 ✓ Higher | $77,488 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.2 min ✓ Shorter | 32.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 27.0% ✓ Higher | 12.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 218⚠ High | 111⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 204⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 238⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (112) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 66.7% ✓ Higher | 39.1% |
| High School or Higher | 95.6% ✓ Higher | 93.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Seattle School District No. 1 | State Specialty Schools I- Georgia Cyber Academy |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.4°F | 54.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 76.5°F | 90.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.5" ✓ Drier | 54.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8" | 2.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 734,603 ✓ Larger | 107,865 |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 37.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.5% | 69.2% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.8% ✓ More | 11.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Seattle's cost of living index is 113.0 vs South Fulton's 100.9 (US average = 100).
South Fulton is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, South Fulton leads 12 of 23 categories. Seattle wins 11 and South Fulton wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Seattle to South Fulton or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($879,900 vs $242,200 median home), income ($116,068 vs $77,488), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Seattle, WA and South Fulton, GA are about 2,175 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.