Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 63.7% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,854 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Seattle
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  211.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.3% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher