Provo, Utah vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 54.4% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $87,991 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Seattle
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Provo, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.4% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher