Dallas, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 66.1% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,117 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Seattle
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Dallas, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher