What does housing cost in Seattle in 2026?

Housing in Seattle runs to about €1,708 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Seattle?

Asking rent in Seattle stands at 1,998 €/month.

What are property prices in Seattle?

To buy in Seattle, expect 912,100 €.

Cost of Living in Seattle, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Seattle — 2026

Seattle has 741,440 residents and lies in Washington. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,708 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 779,639 €. Median income is 104,269 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 20% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Seattle

Rent

Median rent: 1,708 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 779,639 €

Income

Median household income: 104,269 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 6,005 €/year

Quality of life — Seattle

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

27,4 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

9,6 %

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