SeaTac, Washington vs. Surprise, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surprise, Arizona is 18.4% cheaper than SeaTac, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,788 in Surprise, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in SeaTac, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surprise, Arizona is cheaper than SeaTac, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Surprise
than in SeaTac, Washington
Seatac, WA vs. Surprise, AZ
Compared to Seatac, Surprise is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower