Richardson, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 50.2% more expensive than Richardson, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,601 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Richardson, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Richardson, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Seattle
than in Richardson, Texas
Richardson, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Richardson, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher