Belen, New Mexico vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 117.1% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $108,538 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Seattle
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Belen, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.1% 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
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.5% lower
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.3% higher