Lake Tapps, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 15.0% more expensive than Lake Tapps, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,505 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Tapps, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lake Tapps, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lake Tapps, Washington
Lake_Tapps, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lake_Tapps, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher