Raton, New Mexico vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 137.0% more expensive than Raton, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $118,503 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Raton, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Raton, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
517% more expensive in Seattle
than in Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Raton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.0% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  659.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.9% lower
  Commute
  114.5% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher