Ellensburg, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 63.1% more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $24,656 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ellensburg, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  90.7% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher