How expensive is Seattle compared to the rest of United States?

Seattle ranks #23 out of 558 cities globally. It is 17.3% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 60.4 and local purchasing power is 155.5.

What is the average rent in Seattle?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Seattle city centre costs approximately USD 2,468 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,965 (saving 20%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,680.

Is Seattle affordable to live in?

Seattle is expensive overall. Groceries are expensive, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 WA, United States · #23 of 558 cities · 2026

Lebenshaltungskosten in Seattle

17.3% über dem United States-Durchschnitt

Platz #23 von 558 Städten · Teurer als 95.9% der Städte weltweit

+17.3%

Lebenshaltungskosten

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+18.0%

Miete

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+19.4%

Lebensmittel

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+12.8%

Kaufkraft

United States-Ranking ansehen →

Vergleich zum United States-Durchschnitt

Mietpreise

Mietpreise in Seattle

Wohnung	Stadtzentrum	Außerhalb des Zentrums	Du sparst
1-Zimmer	USD 2,468/mo	USD 1,965/mo	20%
3-Zimmer	USD 4,680/mo	USD 3,493/mo	20%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Seattle

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.37	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.72	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.87	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$19.34	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$16.73	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$12.57	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$6.59	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$1.36	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.93	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$5.59	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.61	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$17.25	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$5.37

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.72

Bread (500g)

$3.87

Local cheese (1kg)

$19.34

Chicken (1kg)

$16.73

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$12.57

Eggs (12)

$6.59

Milk (1L)

$1.36

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.93

Tomatoes (1kg)

$5.59

Water (1.5L)

$2.61

Wine (mid-range)

$17.25

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$8.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	$6.55	2 sources
McMeal	$14.00	2 sources
Cheap meal	$24.00	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$115.50	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$8.50

Cappuccino

$6.55

McMeal

$14.00

Cheap meal

$24.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$115.50

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$123.96	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$68.87	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$113.69	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$53.64	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$123.96

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$68.87

Sport shoes (Nike)

$113.69

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$53.64

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$17.75	2 sources
Gym membership	$90.94	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$17.75

Gym membership

$90.94

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$1.22	2 sources
Taxi start	$2.60	1 source
Monthly pass	$116.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$1.22

Taxi start

$2.60

Monthly pass

$116.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$282.96	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$282.96

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindizes

Lebenshaltungskosten

+17.3% Expensive

Miete

+18.0% Expensive

Lebensmittel

+19.4% Expensive

Restaurants

+12.7% Expensive

Kaufkraft

+12.8% Strong

Leben in Seattle: Was dich erwartet

Seattle ist expensive nach globalen Maßstäben (Platz #23 von 558 Städten). 17.3% teurer als der United States-Durchschnitt, basierend auf 80 Städten.

Lebensmittel sind expensive, während Essen gehen expensive ist. Restaurants bietet das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, während Groceries am teuersten ist.

Die lokale Kaufkraft ist stark — Einwohner können sich mehr Waren und Dienstleistungen leisten als in den meisten Städten.

Lebenshaltungskosten in Seattle

Mietpreise in Seattle

Prices of Goods & Services in Seattle

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Kostenindizes

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