Kingston, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 25.2% more expensive than Kingston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $93,918 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Kingston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Seattle
than in Kingston, Massachusetts
Kingston, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Kingston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% lower
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher