Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 62.4% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $406,048 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Seattle
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.4% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher

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