Variation in the components of family budgets for four-person families,* by geographic area, 2013 (Seattle)
| Area name | Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area |
|---|---|
| Housing | 18.9% |
| Food | 12.9% |
| Child care | 19.1% |
| Transportation | 10.4% |
| Health care | 24.6% |
| Other necessities | 8.1% |
| Taxes | 6.0% |
* Four-person families assume two parents and two children.
Source: Authors' analysis of Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator