Brownsville, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 128.6% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $228,610 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
406% more expensive in Seattle
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Brownsville, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  128.6% 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
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  711.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  56.4% higher