Fitchburg, Wisconsin vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 56.8% more expensive than Fitchburg, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $186,619 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fitchburg, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fitchburg, Wisconsin
Fitchburg, WI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fitchburg, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.1% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher