Austin, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 29.7% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $115,411 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Seattle
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Austin, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.6% lower
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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