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VS Seattle
United States
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New York City
United States2 cities · Single person, Moderate lifestyle, One-bedroom apartment · amounts in USD
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At a Glance
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Cost of Living Comparison
★ = lowest cost in each category for this scenario.
| Category | Seattle | New York City | Best |
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| Rent | 2,300 USD | 3,300 USD | Seattle |
| Food | 620 USD | 650 USD | Seattle |
| Utilities | 140 USD | 180 USD | Seattle |
| Transport | 85 USD | 130 USD | Seattle |
| Healthcare | 170 USD | 200 USD | Seattle |
| Internet | 60 USD | 60 USD | Seattle |
| Entertainment | 432 USD | 480 USD | Seattle |
| Other | 336 USD | 420 USD | Seattle |
| Total (monthly) | 4,143 USD | 5,420 USD | Seattle |
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Score Comparison (0–100, higher is better)
★ = best score in each category.
| Score | Seattle | New York City | Best |
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| Cost of living | 12 | 8 | Seattle |
| Safety | 58 | 55 | Seattle |
| Quality of life | 87 | 88 | New York City |
| Internet | 92 | 92 | Seattle |
| Healthcare | 86 | 88 | New York City |
| Transport | 82 | 92 | New York City |
| Nightlife | 84 | 95 | New York City |
| Climate | 62 | 55 | Seattle |
| English | 84 | 84 | Seattle |
| Visa ease | 30 | 30 | Seattle |