Seattle, Washington vs. Shirley, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shirley, Maine is 45.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $27,026 in Shirley, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shirley, Maine is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Shirley
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Shirley, ME
Compared to Seattle, Shirley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.8% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower