Lexington, Kentucky vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 85.4% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $133,498 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lexington, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  284.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher