Seattle, Washington vs. Birch Bay, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birch Bay, Washington is 33.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,045 in Birch Bay, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birch Bay, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Birch Bay
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Birch Bay, WA
Compared to Seattle, Birch Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower