What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Ferndale, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Ferndale, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Ferndale, Washington should increase to $70,682 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FERNDALE vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Ferndale, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 41.4% more expensive than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $70,682 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ferndale, Washington

Ferndale, WA vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Ferndale, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

59.0% higher

Health

9.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Ferndale, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ferndale, WA vs. Seattle, WA

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