North America
Seattle, United States
Pacific Northwest tech hub — mountains, water, mild summers and a relentless rain reputation.
Livability 82Cost Index 84Pop. 0.8M
Rent 1BR
$2400
city centre / mo
Rent 3BR
$4400
city centre / mo
Avg Net Salary
$5400
per month
Groceries
$470
single, per mo
Transport
$99
monthly pass
Avg Temp
12°C
152 rainy days/yr
Livability Breakdown
Safety66/100
Healthcare84/100
Education86/100
Transport76/100
Job Market90/100
Lifestyle84/100
Climate72/100
Air Quality76/100
Inside Seattle
A visual sense of streets, transport, housing and public space in Seattle. All photos are licensed via Wikimedia Commons.
Top Suburbs in Seattle
Capitol Hill
Nightlife, creative
Ballard
Family-friendly, food scene
Queen Anne
Skyline views, premium
Bellevue
Affluent tech suburb
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Healthy job market across industries
Cons
- High cost of living overall
- Safety perception below top-tier cities