Seattle, WA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Seattle, Washington?
$13,170 / month
for a family, 143.9% more expensive than the national average
$6,867 / month
for a single person, 44.1% more expensive than the national average

Seattle cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Seattle, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 158.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 58.1% higher than the U.S. average and 29.7% lower than the average for Washington.

Seattle, WA

Housing costs in Seattle?
A typical home costs $823,900, which is 143.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.1% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Seattle costs $2,410 per month, which is 68.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 28.2% more than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Seattle?
To live comfortably in Seattle, Washington, a minimum annual income of $158,040 for a family, and $82,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Seattle?
Seattle, Washington is an attractive option for people looking to make the most of their money without sacrificing too much on convenience and excitement. With plenty of housing options ranging from single family homes to apartments, it's easy to find a reasonably priced place to live. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs are much lower than in other US cities - making Seattle a smart choice for those looking to keep their daily expenses low.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSeattleWashingtonUnited States
  158.1121.9100.0
  108.7101.1100
  88.288.8100.0
  291.9172.8100.0
  $823,900$534,700$338,100
  68.874100
  137.5113.6100.0
  150.7113.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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