El Paso, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 104.6% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $286,488 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
321% more expensive in Seattle
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to El Paso, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.6% 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
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  446.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher