Seattle named most expensive US city for takeout

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.

The study analyzed menu data from GrubHub, comparing prices for different fast food chains in 260 different cities, and calculating the average national price for the most popular items.

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