Memphis, Tennessee vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 116.5% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $180,141 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
455% more expensive in Seattle
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Memphis, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.5% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  732.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.3% higher