Biddeford, Maine vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.8% more expensive than Biddeford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $119,857 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Biddeford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Biddeford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Seattle
than in Biddeford, Maine
Biddeford, ME vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Biddeford, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher