University Place, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 28.3% more expensive than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $301,476 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Seattle
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to University Place, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher