Moving from New York, NY to Seattle, WA

Straight-line distance: 2,407 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$2,789 – $4,478
2-3 bedroom$5,914 – $9,424
4+ bedroom house$9,545 – $15,158

Estimates based on typical per-mile and per-room moving-industry rates; actual quotes vary by mover, season, and access. Not a quote from any specific company.

How Seattle compares to New York

New York's median home value is $732,100 — 17% lower than Seattle's $879,900.

Median household income is $76,607 in New York versus $116,068 in Seattle.

Typical rent runs $1,714 in New York and $1,945 in Seattle.

On housing costs, New York, NY looks more affordable than Seattle, WA — lower median home value and rent. This reflects housing only, not total cost of living.

MetricNew York, NYSeattle, WA
Population8,622,467734,603
Median home value$732,100$879,900
Median household income$76,607$116,068
Median gross rent$1,714$1,945
Climate risk (FEMA)Relatively HighVery High

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey; FEMA National Risk Index

Data last updated July 2026.