Construction Costs in Seattle
Construction in Seattle costs more than the national average, with labor rates 35% higher.
Regional Cost Index
Labor
+35%
1.35x national baseline
Materials
+8%
1.08x national baseline
Permits
+20%
1.20x national baseline
Sales Tax
10.3%
Applied to taxable materials
ZIP Code Coverage
This region covers 5 ZIP code prefixes.
980xxSeattle, WA981xxSeattle, WA982xxEverett, WA983xxFederal Way, WA984xxTacoma, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much more expensive is construction in Seattle?+−
In Seattle, labor costs are 35% above the national average, materials are 8% higher, and permit costs are 20% higher. The sales tax rate is 10.3%.
What ZIP codes does this region cover?+−
This region covers 5 ZIP code prefixes, including areas like Seattle, Seattle, Everett.
How are regional multipliers applied?+−
Our estimation engine applies regional multipliers to every resource in your estimate. Labor rates are adjusted by the labor multiplier, material costs by the material multiplier, and permit fees by the permit multiplier. Sales tax is added to taxable materials.
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