University of Washington Medical Center is a 617-bed hospital in Seattle, WA — Magnet · Teaching.
Against the national average, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA runs housing 51% above, utilities 7% below and services 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 11% above |
| Housing | 51% above |
| Utilities | 7% below |
| Groceries and goods | 4% above |
| Services | 7% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Seattle is $2,820 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,420.
Washington levies no state income tax on wages.
Other Washington hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital. | Spokane | 23 | $2,427 | 624 | $1,440 |
| Swedish Medical Center | Seattle | 16 | $2,404 | 603 | $2,820 |
| Harborview Medical Center | Seattle | 12 | $2,370 | 406 | $2,820 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Seattle | 8 | $2,543 | 370 | $2,820 |
| Providence St Peter Hospital | Olympia | 6 | $2,267 | 302 | $1,825 |
1 travel nurse review, 5.0★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5.0 |
| Culture | 5.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 5.0 |
| Workload | 5.0 |
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