Cost of Living · 2026
Metro population: 4.0M
Monthly take-home
$5,096
on $75K, single filer
2-BR rent (HUD FMR)
$2,501
per month
Median home value
$750,000
+4.8% year-over-year
Left after rent
$2,595
per month on $75K
Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)
108
Groceries
118
Dining out
On a $75,000 salary in Seattle, you take home about $5,096 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $2,501 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $2,595 for everything else. If you are looking to buy, the median home in the Seattle metro is valued at $750,000. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.
Compare Seattle with other citiesData from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.