Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs St. James, New York


The cost of living in St. James, New York is 17.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,083 in St. James, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. James, New York is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in St. James
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs St. James, NY
Compared to Seattle, St. James is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  82.3% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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