F
89%
Overall NAT. AVG.
8%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
259%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Sunset Hill Seattle Washington
Cost of living189179119
Groceries108108107
Health care113113109
Housing359326138
Transportation123123112
Utilities111111110
Lifestyle & Entertainment123123112
Household Items112112107
Education & Childcare133133117
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  • The cost of living in Sunset Hill is 60% higher than the Seattle average
  • The cost of living in Sunset Hill is 89% higher than the national average
  • Sunset Hill housing is 259% higher than the national average
  • Washington general sales tax is 27% higher than the national average
  • Washington state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Household$184,332$15,361$4,301$5,531

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.