Short Pump, Virginia vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 55.1% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $144,227 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Seattle
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Short Pump, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% lower
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher