HEAD TO HEAD
Longview vs Seattle
Longview leads Seattle on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Longview, WA
wins 4 of 5 factors
Seattle, WA
wins 1 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Longview | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 79 ◆ | 57 |
| Affordable to rent | 80 ◆ | 50 |
| Climate comfort | 91 ◆ | 58 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 60 ◆ | 26 |
| Big-city amenities | 11 | 97 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Longview | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $423K | $750K |
| Typical rent | $1,391/mo | $2,232/mo |
| Average temperature | 18.7°C | 10.5°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.59 kWh/m²/day | 3.42 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #368 | #15 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.