Farmington Hills, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 57.4% more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,705 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Farmington Hills, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Seattle
than in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Farmington Hills, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher