Essex, Maryland vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 69.3% more expensive than Essex, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $84,662 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Essex, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Seattle
than in Essex, Maryland
Essex, MD vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Essex, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  16.7% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher