Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Mechanicstown, New York


The cost of living in Mechanicstown, New York is 32.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,328 in Mechanicstown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicstown, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Mechanicstown
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Mechanicstown, NY
Compared to Seattle, Mechanicstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  87.2% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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