Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 125.5% more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $146,599 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
384% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fort Payne, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.5% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  565.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% lower
  Commute
  101.6% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher