What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Burlington, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Burlington, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Burlington, Washington should increase to $112,366 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURLINGTON vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 49.8% more expensive than Burlington, Washington.

You would need a salary of $112,366 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Burlington, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Seattle
than in Burlington, Washington

Burlington, WA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Burlington, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

61.0% higher

Health

9.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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