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Cost & Benefits

Seattle vs Washington

Simple answer

You'd likely save $76 a month in Washington.

Typical rent is $2,030 in Seattle and $1,954 in Washington. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Seattle

Washington

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

Washington

District of Columbia

Typical rent
$1,954
Typical pay
$109,870 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$2,438
Price index
108.9 (metro)

Benefits after a move

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