North Wales, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 44.4% more expensive than North Wales, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,203 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in North Wales, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than North Wales, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Seattle
than in North Wales, Pennsylvania
North Wales, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to North Wales, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% lower
  Commute
  45.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher