Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Mount Desert, Maine


The cost of living in Mount Desert, Maine is 18.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,295 in Mount Desert, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Desert, Maine is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Mount Desert
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Mount Desert, ME
Compared to Seattle, Mount Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower

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