Leander, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 40.5% more expensive than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $175,670 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Seattle
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Leander, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  222.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher