Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 7.7% less expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 25% (113.1 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $81,274 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Seattle | Philadelphia vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 111.1 | -7.7% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 104.0 | -6.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 151.3 | -25.2% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 92.8 | +23.2% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 106.8 | -3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 109.1 | -2.5% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Seattle | $54,183 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Seattle | $108,365 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Seattle | $162,548 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.