Seattle, Washington vs. Maryland, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland, North Dakota is 41.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,350 in Maryland, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland, North Dakota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Maryland
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Maryland, ND
Compared to Seattle, Maryland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower