Seattle, Washington vs. Richland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richland, Washington is 40.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,857 in Richland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richland, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Richland
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Richland, WA
Compared to Seattle, Richland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% lower