Denver, Colorado vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 31.3% more expensive than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $275,728 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Seattle
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Denver, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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