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Cities/Seattle

Seattle

United States

A green, coffee-obsessed Pacific Northwest city surrounded by mountains and water. Home to a booming tech scene and a famously independent, creative spirit.

Population: 737K
Avg Income: $ 88K/yr
Avg. Temp: 11°C
Area: 217 km²
USD
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91
Very Expensive

#32 of 250

82% above average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 3 443

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Index
92
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Index
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San Diego

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Index
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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 2 273

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 168

per month

Restaurants

$ 397

per month

Transportation

$ 155

per month

Utilities

$ 242

per month

Entertainment

$ 103

per month

Healthcare

$ 79

per month

Clothing

$ 25

per month