Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 111.1 in Seattle, WA in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 7.0% less expensive than Seattle; housing rents differ by 20% (121.2 vs 151.3). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $80,675 buys in Seattle, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Seattle | Phoenix vs Seattle |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 111.1 | -7.0% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 104.0 | -8.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 151.3 | -19.9% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 92.8 | +0.6% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 106.8 | -2.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 109.1 | -3.1% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Seattle | $53,783 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Seattle | $107,566 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Seattle | $161,349 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.