Decatur, Georgia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 64.8% more expensive than Decatur, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $82,417 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Decatur, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Seattle
than in Decatur, Georgia
Decatur, GA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Decatur, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.6% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher