Should I move to Seattle?

Seattle, WA, United States has a cost of living 11.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 88.5). It is ranked #18 out of 538 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 173.3 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

What is the cost of living in Seattle?

The cost of living in Seattle is 11.5% cheaper than New York City (index: 88.5). Groceries are 3.8% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 12.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately EUR 1,472 per month. Local purchasing power index is 173.3 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 WA, United States · #18 of 538 cities · 2026

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11.5% più economico di NYC — e il potere d'acquisto è very strong.

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-11.5%

vs NYC

EUR 1,472

Affitto stimato a

173.3

Potere d'Acquisto

Very strong

Potere d'Acquisto

Source: Numbeo · NYC = 100 baseline · Data verified Q1 2026

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I numeri

Dettaglio costi — Seattle

Indici di costo vs NYC = 100

Costo della Vita

88.5 Above average

Affitto

57.4 Moderate

Generi Alimentari

96.2 Expensive

Ristoranti

87.5 Above average

Potere d'Acquisto

173.3 Very strong

Affitto stimato a Seattle

1 camera — Centro città EUR 1,472/mo

1 camera — Fuori dal centro EUR 1,104/mo

3 camere — Centro città EUR 2,564/mo

Risparmio fuori dal centro ~25% più economico

Stimato dall'indice degli affitti. I prezzi reali possono variare.

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