Seattle, Washington vs. Quincy, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Quincy, Massachusetts is 15.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $133,048 in Quincy, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Quincy, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Quincy
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Quincy, MA
Compared to Seattle, Quincy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.7% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower