Ithaca, New York vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 70.5% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $51,159 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Seattle
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Ithaca, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.2% lower
  Commute
  70.2% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher