Should I move to Seattle?

Seattle, WA, United States has a cost of living 24.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 75.7). It is ranked #20 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very strong (index: 157.2 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 24.3% cheaper than New York City (index: 75.7). Groceries are 3.4% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 4.2% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately USD 2,454 per month. Local purchasing power index is 157.2 (NYC = 100).

🇺🇸 WA, United States · #20 of 577 cities · 2026

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Seattle?

24.3% goedkoper dan NYC, en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-24.3%

vs NYC

USD 2,454

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum

157.2

Koopkracht

Very strong

Koopkracht

Kostenindex: Numbeo, waar beschikbaar gecombineerd met Expatistan en LivingCost (New York = 100) · Gegevens: oktober 2026

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris: verhuizen naar Seattle?

Kostenverdeling: Seattle

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

75.7 Very expensive

Huur

58.5 Moderate

Boodschappen

96.6 Expensive

Restaurants

95.8 Expensive

Koopkracht

157.2 Very strong

Huur in Seattle

1-slaapkamer, stadscentrum USD 2,454/mo

1-slaapkamer, buiten centrum USD 1,956/mo

3-slaapkamers, stadscentrum USD 4,785/mo

3-slaapkamers, buiten centrum USD 3,537/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum 20% goedkoper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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CoL index 56.6

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CoL index 53.0

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CoL index 52.9

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