Seattle, Washington vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 47.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,995 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in College Station
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Seattle, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.0% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% lower