Seattle, WA vs New York, NY: where should you move?
Seattle: No income tax + full amenity stack; price and gray are the toll. New York: The full maximum; taxes and space are the trade.
Dimension
Seattle
New York
Median home price
$745K
$735K
Effective property tax
0.87%
1.46%
Tax friendliness
9/10
3/10
Winter mildness
5/10
5/10
Summer comfort
9/10
7/10
Walkability
6/10
7/10
Outdoor access
10/10
5/10
Culture & food
8/10
10/10
Healthcare
10/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
9/10
Schools
8/10
7/10
Safety
6/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
4/10
10/10
Growth trajectory
7/10
3/10
Pick Seattle if your priorities lean: Effective property tax, Tax friendliness, Summer comfort, Outdoor access. Pick New York if they lean: Median home price, Walkability, Culture & food, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.