Atlanta, Georgia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 53.4% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $89,500 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Seattle
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Atlanta, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher