The Brief
- Seattle is ranked as the most expensive U.S. city for takeout, with costs 29% above the national average.
- Bellevue also ranks high, placing 9th, while Washington state is the third-most expensive for takeout overall.
- Economists attribute the high prices to regional operating costs and inflation in food and housing.
SEATTLE – Seattle diners may want to think twice before ordering food delivery, as a recent study named the city the most expensive in the U.S. for takeout.
By the numbers:
The cost to order takeout in Seattle is 29% above the national average, according to NetCredit.…