Rochester, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 43.2% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $157,491 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Seattle
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Rochester, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.8% lower
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher