Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Plainville, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Plainville, Massachusetts is 24.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,812 in Plainville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainville, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Plainville
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Plainville, MA
Compared to Seattle, Plainville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.8% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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