Seattle, Washington vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 23.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $102,819 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Denver
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Seattle, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.8% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower