Midland, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 83.0% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $137,241 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Seattle
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Midland, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.7% lower
  Commute
  84.6% higher
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher