Looking for a fresh start in a new Seattle neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seattle for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 3,836
-24%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 179
24% lower than Seattle
Population 6,961
-20%
Cost of Living Index 143 vs 179
20% lower than Seattle
Population 16,557
-19%
Cost of Living Index 145 vs 179
19% lower than Seattle
Population 4,563
-18%
Cost of Living Index 147 vs 179
18% lower than Seattle
Population 6,952
-18%
Cost of Living Index 147 vs 179
18% lower than Seattle
Population 5,611
-17%
Cost of Living Index 148 vs 179
17% lower than Seattle
Population 2,010
-17%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 179
17% lower than Seattle
Population 818
-17%
Cost of Living Index 149 vs 179
17% lower than Seattle
Population 9,018
-16%
Cost of Living Index 150 vs 179
16% lower than Seattle
Population 9,450
-15%
Cost of Living Index 152 vs 179
15% lower than Seattle
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