Bedford, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 4.0% more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,176 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bedford, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bedford, Massachusetts
Bedford, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Bedford, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% lower
  Commute
  44.3% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower