Edison, New Jersey vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 29.2% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,588 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Seattle
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Edison, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher