What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Portsmouth, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 917% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Portsmouth, Ohio?

A salary of $50,000 in Portsmouth, Ohio should increase to $129,077 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTSMOUTH vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, Ohio vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 158.2% more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $129,077 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Portsmouth, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
917% more expensive in Seattle
than in Portsmouth, Ohio

Portsmouth, OH vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Portsmouth, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

158.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,298.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.7% lower

Commute

121.1% higher

Health

8.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

28.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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