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BOSTON vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is
9.4%
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$164,081
in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Seattle
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Boston, Seattle is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
9.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
18.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
41.1% lower
Commute
4.3% higher
Health
1.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
7.0% lower
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