Troy, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 50.8% more expensive than Troy, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,382 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Troy, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Seattle
than in Troy, Michigan
Troy, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Troy, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher