salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,987
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$109
👥 People living there
195,240
754,195
Commute to work
28.4 min
26 min
College degree
49%
68.4%
Own their home
55.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
7.8%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.4%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for less poverty.
- Pick Seattle for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Huntington Beach and Seattle cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $60,224 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Seattle?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $133,583 in Seattle, 2% more in Seattle.
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