Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Naples is 16% more affordable than Seattle. A $75,000 salary in Seattle is equivalent to $63,158 in Naples.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Naples has a housing index of 180 while Seattle sits at 224 (national average = 100). The median home in Naples costs $520,000 compared to $750,000 in Seattle, a difference of $230,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,100 in Naples versus $2,300 in Seattle.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Naples scores 106 while Seattle scores 109.
Healthcare costs in Naples (98) are lower than Seattle (109).
Median household income in Naples is $72,178 compared to $97,185 in Seattle. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Naples.
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