What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia should increase to $111,421 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WASHINGTON vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 11.4% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $111,421 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Seattle
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Washington, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

35.1% lower

Commute

1.6% higher

Health

7.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Seattle, WA

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