Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 17.4% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,547 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Seattle
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Brookline, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher