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Cost & Benefits

San Jose vs Seattle

Simple answer

You'd likely save $639 a month in Seattle.

Typical rent is $2,669 in San Jose and $2,030 in Seattle. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

San Jose

California

Typical rent
$2,669
Typical pay
$146,427 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$3,272
Price index
110.4 (metro)

Seattle

Washington

Typical rent
$2,030
Typical pay
$123,860 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,549
Price index
111.1 (metro)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.