Cost of Living Calculator - SeaTac, Washington vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 16.3% more expensive than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,225 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Boston
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Seatac, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.1% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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