Rochester, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 51.3% more expensive than Rochester, Washington.

You would need a salary of $113,481 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Rochester, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Seattle
than in Rochester, Washington
Rochester, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Rochester, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher