Marblehead, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 4.2% more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,079 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Marblehead, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Marblehead, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Seattle
than in Marblehead, Massachusetts
Marblehead, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Marblehead, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher