Murray, Kentucky vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 118.2% more expensive than Murray, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $185,475 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Murray, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Murray, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Seattle
than in Murray, Kentucky
Murray, KY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Murray, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.2% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  424.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  108.3% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher