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Sammamish, WA is a pleasant suburban area just east of Seattle. Here, 2 bedroom rent is much higher than the national average at $3,210 compared to $1,430 for the US. The local companies that fuel Sammamish's economy include Microsoft Corporation , Amazon, and Nordstrom. Furthermore, compared to the US grocery cost index of 100, Sammamish has an index of 111 which means groceries are 11% more expensive here than they are on average in the US.

Sammamish has an unemployment rate of 4.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sammamish has seen the job market increase by 2.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 84.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sammamish
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sammamish is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sammamish is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Sammamish
- The average income of a Sammamish resident is $56,662 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sammamish resident is $195,648 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySammamish, WashingtonUnited States
  4.16
  -5.2%-6.2%
  84.3%33.5%
  10.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $79,050$37,638
  $195,648$69,021
  $212,308$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  3.0%6.8%
  7.6%10.0%
  2.1%2.5%
  13.6%11.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  0.3%0.8%
  4.2%1.9%
  3.7%4.7%
  2.7%1.9%
  29.7%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  2.9%4.2%
  7.9%9.3%
  8.7%14.0%
  2.3%2.1%
  3.9%7.0%
  1.8%4.8%
  1.9%4.7%
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Over 9 years ago

Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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