Fort Worth, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 67.5% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,733 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fort Worth, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher