Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Texas vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 70.9% more expensive than Elgin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $128,176 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Elgin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Seattle
than in Elgin, Texas
Elgin, TX vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Elgin, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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)
  303.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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