Cape Elizabeth, Maine vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 19.9% more expensive than Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

You would need a salary of $155,926 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Cape Elizabeth, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Seattle
than in Cape Elizabeth, Maine
Cape Elizabeth, ME vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Cape Elizabeth, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  67.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher