What is a pro or con of living in Burlington, Massachusettscompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 8% cheaper in Burlington.

What salary do I need to live in Burlington, Massachusetts copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $44,100 in Burlington, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. BURLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 11.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,100 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Burlington, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Burlington
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Burlington, MA

Compared to Seattle, Burlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

51.2% higher

Commute

27.3% lower

Health

0.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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