Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs West, Texas


The cost of living in West, Texas is 53.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,302 in West, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs West, TX
Compared to Seattle, West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.4% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.8% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower

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