Seattle, Washington vs. Essex, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Essex, Vermont is 34.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,986 in Essex, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Essex, Vermont is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Essex
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Essex, VT
Compared to Seattle, Essex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  75.1% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower