Seattle, Washington vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 50.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $24,851 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Seattle, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.8% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower