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Seattle, WA Cost of Living Calculator
Calculate cost of living in Seattle, WA. Compare rent, salary, and expenses. Free Seattle COL calculator with salary comparison.
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Seattle Quick Stats
Cost of Living Index
172
US Average = 100
Average Rent
$2,500/mo
1-bedroom apartment
Median Income
$95,000
Per year
About Living in Seattle, WA
The cost of living in Seattle is 72% higher than the US national average.
Key expenses in Seattle:
- Housing: Significantly above average
- Average 1-bedroom rent: $2,500/month
- Median household income: $95,000/year
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📐 How We Calculate This
Our cost of living data draws from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), and U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. We index costs across housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and utilities.
Individual costs vary significantly based on lifestyle, household size, and specific neighborhood. These estimates represent metropolitan-area averages for typical households.