Quick answer
Overall prices in the Miami, FL metro were 114.2 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so Miami is 2.7% more expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 3% (155.6 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in Miami buys about what $73,015 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Miami | Seattle | Miami vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 114.2 | 111.1 | +2.7% |
| Goods | 103.6 | 104.0 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 155.6 | 151.3 | +2.8% |
| Utilities | 97.2 | 92.8 | +4.8% |
| Other services | 109.1 | 106.8 | +2.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.5 | 109.1 | -2.4% |
| $50,000 in Miami equals in Seattle | $48,676 | ||
| $100,000 in Miami equals in Seattle | $97,353 | ||
| $150,000 in Miami equals in Seattle | $146,029 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.