Kingston, New Jersey vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 40.2% more expensive than Kingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $105,138 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Kingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Seattle
than in Kingston, New Jersey
Kingston, NJ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Kingston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher