Seattle is about 5% more expensive than Denver overall — $100,000 in Denver is worth about $105,059 in Seattle.
Denver vs Seattle: the numbers
| Metric | Denver | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 106 | 111 | +5% |
| Median rent | $1,770 | $1,998 | +13% |
| Median home value | $586,700 | $912,100 | +55% |
| Median household income | $91,681 | $121,984 | +33% |
Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.
What your salary is worth
A $100,000 salary in Denver has the same buying power as about $105,059 in Seattle. Going the other way, $100,000 in Seattle is like $95,185 in Denver.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Denver and Seattle.