Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 112.1% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $339,418 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
416% more expensive in Seattle
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Erie, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.1% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  842.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  66.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher