Malvern, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 28.0% more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,036 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Seattle
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Malvern, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher