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

Moet Ik Verhuizen naar Seattle?

11.5% goedkoper dan NYC — en de koopkracht is very strong.

Gebruik de rekenmachine met uw salaris voor een persoonlijk antwoord.

-11.5%

vs NYC

EUR 1,472

Geschatte huur in

173.3

Koopkracht

Very strong

Koopkracht

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

Persoonlijk Antwoord

Vergelijk uw salaris — verhuizen naar Seattle?

De cijfers

Kostenverdeling — Seattle

Kostenindexen vs NYC = 100

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

88.5 Above average

Huur

57.4 Moderate

Boodschappen

96.2 Expensive

Restaurants

87.5 Above average

Koopkracht

173.3 Very strong

Geschatte huur in Seattle

1-slaapkamer — Stadscentrum EUR 1,472/mo

1-slaapkamer — Buiten centrum EUR 1,104/mo

3-slaapkamers — Stadscentrum EUR 2,564/mo

Besparing buiten het centrum ~25% goedkoper

Geschat op basis van de huurindex. Werkelijke prijzen kunnen variëren.

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🇺🇸 Spokane

WA, United States

CoL index 71.3

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🇺🇸 Vancouver

WA, United States

CoL index 67.8

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