Seattle, Washington
In Seattle, Washington, a gallon of regular gas costs $5.36 as of 2026-04-01 — $1.29 above the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $2,181, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Seattle's cost-of-living index of 122 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$5.36
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$2,181
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$15.50
Combo meal
Electricity
13.81¢
per kWh · ~$124/mo
Car Insurance
$148/mo
$1,780/yr
Median Household Income
$122,148
27.4% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
$4.99 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC)
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
$4.69 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC)
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
$2.69 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC)
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
$7.49 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC)
Butter (lb)
$6.51 BLS avg
$6.99 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC)
Bacon (lb)
$10.11 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$8.93 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.51 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$6.71 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$14.83 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$7.24 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$5.37 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$6.69 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$3.57 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.79 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$9.51 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$6.28 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$7.94 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$10.59 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility$4.99 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon)$4.69 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf)$2.69 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb)$7.49 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb)$6.99 @ Quality Food Center - Harvard Market (QFC) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.17 | $6.51 | +25.9% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.17 | $10.11 | +23.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.36 | $8.93 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.92 | $2.51 | +30.7% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.23 | $6.71 | +28.3% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $10.37 | $14.83 | +43.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.87 | $7.24 | +48.7% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.73 | $5.37 | +13.5% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.71 | $6.69 | +17.2% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.79 | $3.57 | +28.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.13 | $2.79 | +31.0% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.64 | $9.51 | +43.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.12 | $6.28 | +22.7% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.97 | $7.94 | +33.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $7.41 | $10.59 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$15.50
Casual Dining
$53.59
Monthly Spend
$798.87
+3.68% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $15.36
$24.77
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $17.34
$26.75
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $18.58
$27.74
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $8.87
$12.32
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Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
1450k
Median Weekly Pay
$2,544
$132k/yr
Top Sector
Professional & Business Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$122k
household median
Employment by Sector — Seattle
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$189k/yr
~$91k/yr
~$74k/yr
~$45k/yr
~$350k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 53033
Highest Paying Sector
Information
$6,735/wk · $350k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$860/wk · $45k/yr
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