Merrick, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 4.6% more expensive than Merrick, New York.

You would need a salary of $157,966 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrick, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Merrick, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Seattle
than in Merrick, New York
Merrick, NY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Merrick, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.0% lower
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher