Seattle, Washington vs. Maricopa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maricopa, Arizona is 38.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,840 in Maricopa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maricopa, Arizona is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Maricopa
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Maricopa, AZ
Compared to Seattle, Maricopa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.6% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower