Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 124.3% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $134,599 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
590% more expensive in Seattle
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Altoona, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.3% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  884.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.7% lower
  Commute
  66.9% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher

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