Cheapest Cities Near Seattle (2026)

Seattle has a cost of living index of 150 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI49% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $1,520/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX48% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $1,450/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS47% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $1,400/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO47% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,450/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX47% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,450/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN47% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $1,410/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS47% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $1,460/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX47% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $1,350/mo on rent
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Seattle at a glance

150
COL index
100 = US avg
$2,400
1BR rent
per month
$750K
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

San Diego, CACOL: 148Bellevue, WACOL: 148Long Beach, CACOL: 148Anaheim, CACOL: 148

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only