Seattle, Washington vs. Arlington, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Washington is 25.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $41,483 in Arlington, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Arlington
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Arlington, WA
Compared to Seattle, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% lower
      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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower