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SEATTLE vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
8.6%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$113,362
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Boston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Seattle, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
8.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
15.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
69.8% higher
Commute
4.1% lower
Health
1.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
7.5% higher
Cost of Food
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