Denton, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 72.5% more expensive than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $86,228 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Seattle
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Denton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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)
  205.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% lower
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% higher