Blue Bell, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 30.1% more expensive than Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $210,335 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Seattle
than in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Blue Bell, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Blue Bell, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher