Cost of Living in Seattle
United States • Pop: 0.7M
Seattle offers high tech salaries with no state income tax in the Pacific Northwest.
No state income taxAmazon/Microsoft HQCoffee cultureOutdoor access
Cost
Index
Index
82
Rent
Index
Index
78
Avg Net Salary
$5,800/mo
Cost Breakdown vs NYC (Index 100)
Overall Cost
82
18% cheaperRent
78
22% cheaperGroceries
95
5% cheaperRestaurants
92
8% cheaperTransport
88
12% cheaperUtilities
85
15% cheaperSalary Equivalence
How much you'd need to earn in Seattle to match a NYC salary
| NYC Salary | Equivalent in Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,000 | Save $9,000 |
| $75,000 | $61,500 | Save $13,500 |
| $100,000 | $82,000 | Save $18,000 |
| $125,000 | $102,500 | Save $22,500 |
| $150,000 | $123,000 | Save $27,000 |
| $200,000 | $164,000 | Save $36,000 |
Living in Seattle: What to Expect
Seattle has a cost of living index of 82, meaning it is 18% cheaper than NYC in overall living costs.
The average net monthly salary in Seattle is approximately $5,800 ($5,800 when converted to USD).
Cost Breakdown
- Rent: Index of 78
- Groceries: Index of 95
- Restaurants: Index of 92
- Transport: Index of 88
- Utilities: Index of 85
Key highlights: No state income tax, Amazon/Microsoft HQ, Coffee culture, Outdoor access.
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