Seattle, WA — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
Households in ZIP code 98198, near Seattle, earn a median of $86,239, with per-capita income at $41,819. A median home value of $589,500 paired with a 0.83% county property tax rate means annual property taxes land around $4,900 — a meaningful line item against that income. Add a 10.40% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and daily spending carries a noticeable premium. Taken together, housing costs and consumption taxes shape how far each paycheck stretches for area families.
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