Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 87.1% more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $159,008 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Martinsburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Seattle
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia
Martinsburg, WV vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Martinsburg, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.8% lower
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  28.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher