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Seattle, WA vs Brentwood, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Brentwood or is it cheaper to live in Seattle?
- Brentwood is 11.8% less expensive than Seattle.

Which city has more affordable housing, Brentwood or Seattle?
- Brentwood housing costs are 5.1% more expensive than Seattle housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Seattle or is Health Care more affordable in Brentwood.
- Health related expenses are 12.2% more in Brentwood.
 Seattle, WABrentwood, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock139.4100
 Food & Groceries108.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.0100
 Housing291.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,127,200$338,100
 Utilities69  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock102.5100
 Miscellaneous150.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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Reviews for Brentwood    12 Reviews

Brentwood 10 years ago was amazing! But over development, traffic, and road widening projects have killed some of the joy and this town has lost it's small town, quiet,  More

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Over 8 years ago

If you are moving into or out of the Brentwood, TN area feel free to contact us today! We are This Side Up Moving located in Brentwood, TN! For all of your commercial  More

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I am one of a very small group that grew up here in Brentwood. I have travelled all over and there is really not another place quite like here. I know I could be a bit  More

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