Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs SeaTac, Washington


The cost of living in SeaTac, Washington is 14.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,488 in SeaTac, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, SeaTac, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in SeaTac
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Seatac, WA
Compared to Boston, Seatac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.7% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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