Seattle, Washington vs. Troy, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 33.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,164 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Troy
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Troy, MI
Compared to Seattle, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.4% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower