Index of 100 represents the weighted average cost in 269 urban areas, excluding taxes, for households in the top income quintile
Bar chart showing the cost of living index in Seattle for Q3 2023. Overall, living in Seattle is more expensive than average when comparing local prices to the cost of goods in 269 urban areas. The cost of housing is about 111.6 points above average, while the cost of utilities is about 1.8 points above average.,,,,,,