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

Costo della Vita a Seattle

17.3% sopra la media di United States

Classificata #23 su 558 città · Più costosa del 95.9% delle città a livello mondiale

+17.3%

Costo della Vita

Vedi classifica United States →

+18.0%

Affitto

Vedi classifica United States →

+19.4%

Generi Alimentari

Vedi classifica United States →

+12.8%

Potere d'Acquisto

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Rispetto alla media di United States

Prezzi degli Affitti

Prezzi degli Affitti a Seattle

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	USD 2,468/mo	USD 1,965/mo	20%
3 Camere	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.

Indici di Costo

Costo della Vita

+17.3% Expensive

Affitto

+18.0% Expensive

Generi Alimentari

+19.4% Expensive

Ristoranti

+12.7% Expensive

Potere d'Acquisto

+12.8% Strong

Vivere a Seattle: Cosa Aspettarsi

Seattle è expensive secondo gli standard globali (classificata #23 su 558 città). È 17.3% più costoso rispetto alla media di United States, basato su 80 città.

La spesa alimentare è expensive, mentre mangiare fuori è expensive. Restaurants offre il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo, mentre Groceries è il più costoso.

Il potere d'acquisto locale è forte — i residenti possono permettersi più beni e servizi rispetto alla maggior parte delle città.

Costo della Vita a Seattle

Prezzi degli Affitti a Seattle

Prices of Goods & Services in Seattle

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indici di Costo

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