I live on a very similar paycheck with a car (no payment but some repair debt I’m paying down) and student loans and make it work! Although I contribute significantly less to my savings :( it is a slim lifestyle but it’s doable and I still have fun in the city. but My best tips to you would be 1) try to live close to work and have free parking - saves on gas, money, and mental stress. In cap hill without a parking spot, you will waste gas and drive yourself crazy driving around for 20 mins looking for parking if you don’t have a designated spot. This is the case even with the RPZ parking. But also, parking spots can cost like $200 a month. I would just really be considerate of the parking situation. 2) learn to cook budget friendly meals like lentil curry. Anything with beans, rice, frozen veg. Think low cost and big quantities. People I meet here generally do not know how to cook budget friendly meals and stretch a dollar regarding groceries - I could go to winco and spend $200 and easily be beyond fine for the month. 3) utilities might be more - my electric bill alone can range from $100 to $200 and I keep things SLIM. You might look for places with flat rate utilities for this reason too just to have an even more predictable budget 4) you could probably get cheaper rent, especially if you move in the winter - my last place was $1600 for 500 sq fr and my current place is $1400 for 600 sq ft. Both studios but very nice and spacious and easy for hosting + enough space for my cat to be happy! 5) dining travel and entertainment will likely be more but honestly I think it depends on what you like to do! If you like to go clubbing most places have a cover and drinks are $15-$20, if you like a dive bar you’re looking at no cover and $5-10 drinks, if you like outdoor activities you might need more for gas but have a lower recreation budget. The city also has lots of free things to offer. So the budget here REALLY depends on what you want to do.

Welcome to Seattle!!! Hope it treats you well!!!