Seattle, Washington vs. Burien, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burien, Washington is 18.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,971 in Burien, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burien, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Burien
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Burien, WA
Compared to Seattle, Burien is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower