Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 90.5% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $228,558 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Seattle
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Harrisburg, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.5% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,291.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.8% lower
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher