Seattle, Washington vs. Detroit, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Texas is 53.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,242 in Detroit, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Detroit
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Detroit, TX
Compared to Seattle, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.6% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower