Long Island, Maine vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 32.3% more expensive than Long Island, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,167 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Island, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Long Island, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Seattle
than in Long Island, Maine
Long Island, ME vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Long Island, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.0% lower
  Commute
  68.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher