Zip 98107 (Seattle, WA) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Seattle, Washington?
$13,980 / month
for a family, 158.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $167,760 for the year for a family.
$7,467 / month
for a single person, 56.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $89,600 for the year for a single person.

Seattle cost of living score
158.1
More expensive
58.1% higher
than the US average
29.7% higher
than the Washington average
Seattle (zip 98107), 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.

Zip 98107 (Seattle, WA)

Housing costs in Seattle?
A typical home costs $876,100, which is 159.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.8% more expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Seattle costs $2,620 per month, which is 51.4% more than the national average of $1,730 and 21.0% more than the state average of $2,070.

Can I afford Seattle?
To live comfortably in Seattle (zip 98107), Washington, a minimum annual income of $167,760 for a family, and $89,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Seattle?
The cost of living in 98107 Seattle, WA is high compared to the rest of the nation. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index in 98107 is 110.6, which means it is 10.6% higher than the US average. Rent prices in this area are particularly expensive; one-bedroom apartments can range from $1800-$3000 a month and two-bedroom apartments from $2400-$4400 a month. Utilities are also quite pricey, with an estimated monthly cost for basic services at around $183. In addition, transportation costs are steep, as gas prices are generally above the national average and public transit fares vary depending on where you're travelling to.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSeattleWashingtonUnited States
    Unlock121.9100.0
  109.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock88.8100.0
  304.9  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$534,700$338,100
  68.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock113.6100.0
  148.9  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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We lived there in 1989-1990"loved every minute. Climate, culture,people,the market,everything just beautiful". You are so lucky, if Boeing hadn't had that strike, we  More

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