Cost of Living Calculator - Merrifield, Virginia vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 14.9% more expensive than Merrifield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $86,200 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrifield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Merrifield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Seattle
than in Merrifield, Virginia
Merrifield, VA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Merrifield, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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