Seattle

Tech boom city with Amazon and Microsoft. Expensive but excellent salaries and quality of life.

US - West Coast β€’ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

1-Bed Rent

$2,200

per month

Median Salary

$72,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No βœ—

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

$1,815

1-Bedroom

$2,200

Shared 2-Bed

$1,210

Coliving

$1,435

Shared House

$995

Monthly Budget (on $4,380 take-home)

Income$4,380
Needs (housing, food, transport)$2,729(62%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)$515(12%)
Savings$438(10%)
Remaining$698

Most Affordable Areas

  • Federal Way
  • Tacoma
  • Renton

Most Expensive Areas

  • Capitol Hill
  • Queen Anne
  • Wallingford

About Seattle

  • Tech industry hub
  • Amazon and Microsoft HQ
  • Mountain and water views
  • Progressive city culture

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

$300

Dining Out

$230

Subscriptions

$55

Entertainment

$150

Personal Care

$80

Public Transport

$99

Similar Cities

San Francisco

$3,200/mo

Portland

$1,700/mo

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