Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Texas vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 105.9% more expensive than Athens, Texas.

You would need a salary of $154,417 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Athens, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Seattle
than in Athens, Texas
Athens, TX vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Athens, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.9% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  507.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  103.1% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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