Moving from Seattle, WA to Denver, CO

Straight-line distance: 1,024 miles.

Home sizeEstimated cost
Studio / 1-bedroom$1,439 – $2,284
2-3 bedroom$3,369 – $5,289
4+ bedroom house$5,684 – $8,883

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 Denver compares to Seattle

Seattle's median home value is $879,900 — 63% higher than Denver's $540,400.

Median household income is $116,068 in Seattle versus $85,853 in Denver.

Typical rent runs $1,945 in Seattle and $1,665 in Denver.

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

MetricSeattle, WADenver, CO
Population734,603710,800
Median home value$879,900$540,400
Median household income$116,068$85,853
Median gross rent$1,945$1,665
Climate risk (FEMA)Very HighRelatively High

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

Data last updated July 2026.