Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 1.3% more expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 2% (148.6 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $74,047 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Seattle | New York vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 111.1 | +1.3% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 104.0 | +6.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 151.3 | -1.8% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 92.8 | +36.9% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 106.8 | -0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 109.1 | +4.0% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Seattle | $49,365 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Seattle | $98,730 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Seattle | $148,094 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.