Auburn, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 53.4% more expensive than Auburn, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $115,037 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Auburn, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Seattle
than in Auburn, Massachusetts
Auburn, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Auburn, 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.6% lower
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher