Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 105.8 in Denver, CO in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 5.1% more expensive than Denver; housing rents differ by 3% (151.3 vs 146.9). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $71,389 buys in Denver, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Denver | Seattle vs Denver |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 105.8 | +5.1% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 101.0 | +3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 146.9 | +3.0% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 87.9 | +5.6% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 99.4 | +7.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 105.8 | +3.1% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Denver | $47,593 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Denver | $95,185 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Denver | $142,778 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.