Vancouver, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 42.2% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $113,763 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Seattle
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Vancouver, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher