Lancaster, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 90.2% more expensive than Lancaster, New York.

You would need a salary of $323,424 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lancaster, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lancaster, New York
Lancaster, NY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lancaster, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% lower
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher