Kearny, New Jersey vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 33.4% more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $180,072 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearny, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Kearny, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Seattle
than in Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny, NJ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Kearny, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher