Renton, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 16.0% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $92,835 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Seattle
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Renton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher