South Beach, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 6.1% more expensive than South Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,068 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than South Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Seattle
than in South Beach, Florida
South Beach, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to South Beach, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% lower
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher