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SEATTLE vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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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 $594,169 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

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8.6% lower

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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

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Personal

7.5% higher

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