Montpelier, Vermont vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 68.1% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $42,034 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Seattle
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Montpelier, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.7% lower
  Commute
  105.2% higher
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher