Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 24.2% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $15,916 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Seattle
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Manhattan, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% lower
      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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.2% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower

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