Shallowater, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 96.3% more expensive than Shallowater, Texas.

You would need a salary of $98,129 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shallowater, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Shallowater, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Seattle
than in Shallowater, Texas
Shallowater, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Shallowater, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.3% higher
      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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  322.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher