Buffalo, New York vs. SeaTac, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in SeaTac, Washington is 49.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $74,520 in SeaTac, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, SeaTac, Washington is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in SeaTac
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Seatac, WA
Compared to Buffalo, Seatac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% lower
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher