Seattle, Washington vs. Ferndale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 42.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,456 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Ferndale
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Ferndale, MI
Compared to Seattle, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower