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Amherst, Massachusetts - Seattle, Washington

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A salary of $50,000 in Amherst, Massachusetts should increase to $52,618 in Seattle, Washington

Amherst U.S. Avg. Seattle

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Cost of Living IndexesAmherstSeattle
Overall136143
Food116110
Housing181231
Utilities12993
Transportation103107
Health116118
Miscellaneous121111
100=national average

Seattle is 5% more expensive than Amherst.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 27% more expensive in Seattle.


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