Miami, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 37.1% more expensive than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $89,109 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Seattle
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Miami, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher