Cost of Living Calculator - Kensington, Maryland vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 10.8% more expensive than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $96,922 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Seattle
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Kensington, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.4% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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