James McCafferty
Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University who discusses the cost-of-living study and pricing data for U.S. cities.
Best podcasts with James McCafferty
Ranked by the Snipd community
10 snips
Dec 26, 2025 • 20min
How does Seattle's cost of living stack up to other cities?
In this discussion, James McCafferty, the Director of the Center for Economic and Business Research at Western Washington University, dives into Seattle's high cost of living. He reveals that Seattle ranks around 14th for expenses, similar to San Diego and parts of LA. McCafferty explains how the C2ER study tracks a vast array of goods, highlighting surprising bargains like potatoes and doctor visits. He clarifies why average prices can mislead personal experiences and shares tips on navigating grocery pricing and economic news.
Dec 17, 2025 • 22min
How does Seattle's cost of living stack up to other cities?
James McCafferty, director and researcher who led the cost-of-living study, explains how Seattle stacks up against other U.S. cities. He describes the triannual shopper-driven price collection and why some items like eggs can mislead. He highlights surprisingly cheaper essentials, grocery pricing patterns and timing hacks, and which everyday items are driving Seattle’s high costs.
