salarySeattle is 3% cheaperBased 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
$2,538
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,983
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$67,365
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$518,100
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,586
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$133
$109
👥 People living there
459,745
754,195
Commute to work
27.3 min
26 min
College degree
37.4%
68.4%
Own their home
30.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
19.4%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Miami for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Seattle for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Miami | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $102,920 | +77% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $58,630 | $101,780 | +74% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $57,760 | $95,230 | +65% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $133,740 | +62% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | $57,280 | +59% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $76,410 | +48% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $30,250 | $44,210 | +46% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $115,120 | +44% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Miami or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Seattle is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,273 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Miami?
About $58,412 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Miami or Seattle?
The typical household earns $67,365 in Miami and $133,583 in Seattle, 50% more in Seattle.