Is the cost of living in Seattle high?
We asked people how much they someone comfortably live on in Seattle, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Seattle is generally higher than the national average. Housing costs are particularly high, with the median home price in the city being significantly higher than the national median. Groceries, transportation, and utilities are also more expensive than the national average. Additionally, Seattle has a higher sales tax rate than most other cities in the United States," remarked another expat in Seattle, the United States.
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Is the cost of living in Seattle high?
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