Seattle, Washington vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 40.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,607 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Montpelier
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Seattle, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.6% higher
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  45.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower