South Fayette, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 72.6% more expensive than South Fayette, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $258,951 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in South Fayette, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than South Fayette, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Seattle
than in South Fayette, Pennsylvania
South Fayette, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to South Fayette, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher