Seattle, Washington vs. El Paso, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Paso, Texas is 51.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $16,126 in El Paso, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Paso, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in El Paso
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. El Paso, TX
Compared to Seattle, El Paso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.1% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower