Andover, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 9.1% more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $241,117 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Seattle
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Andover, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.2% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher