Seattle, Washington vs. Long Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 24.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,675 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Long Island
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Long Island, ME
Compared to Seattle, Long Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower