Cost of Living Calculator - Plainview, Texas vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 145.0% more expensive than Plainview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $183,725 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Plainview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
731% more expensive in Seattle
than in Plainview, Texas
Plainview, TX vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Plainview, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.0% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  816.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  121.1% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.6% higher

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