2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Seattle, WA vs Duvall, WA

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Is it cheaper to live in Duvall or is it cheaper to live in Seattle?
- Duvall is 0.0% more expensive than Seattle.

Which city has more affordable housing, Duvall or Seattle?
- Duvall housing costs are 5.7% less expensive than Seattle housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Seattle or is Health Care more affordable in Duvall.
- Health related expenses are 0.0% less in Duvall.
 Seattle, WADuvall, WAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock158.1100
 Food & Groceries108.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.2100
 Housing291.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$875,300$338,100
 Utilities69  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock144.2100
 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 Duvall    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Close enough to the city, but with a country  More

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Duvall is a hidden gem! Incredibly low crime rates, kind and creative people, beautifully nestled next to the Snoqualmie River, with most all of the amenities I need. I  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is low in and is a decent family place. City government is a  More

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