🇺🇸 USA
Seattle, USA
USA ✓ Live Numbeo data
Tech hub; no state income tax; high rents and salaries
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Seattle climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 43,063 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 397 Mbps | 209 Mbps | 8 ms | 37,020 |
| Mobile | 356 Mbps | 43.1 Mbps | 19 ms | 6,043 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1 USD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD |
|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,579 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $4,048 |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $5,699 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $6,508 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD |
|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $2,470 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,946 |
| 3BR city center | $4,753 |
| 3BR outside center | $3,574 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $743 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $484 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD |
|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $23.50 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $100.00 |
| Fast food combo | $15.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $10.34 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.72 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD |
|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $297 |
| Phone plan / mo | $71 |
| Internet / mo | $82 |
| Gym membership / mo | $86 |
| Cinema ticket | $18.00 |
| Preschool / mo | $3,011 |
| International school / yr | $30,202 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $36,318 |
Visa, taxes & legal in USA
Country-level research that applies to living in Seattle — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 7/10 · cross-border collection 10/10 — legal detail → |
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo