Cost of Living in Seattle
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Seattle, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Seattle is below the New York City baseline (composite index 80 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)82
Groceries index92
Dining out index90
Transport index70
Utilities index66
Median annual salary$82,000
Minimum wage$20.76/hr
State income tax rate0.00%
Est. monthly childcare$1,800
Est. monthly healthcare premium$500
YoY inflation3.0%
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