Troy, Alabama vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 113.2% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $106,607 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Seattle
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Troy, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.2% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  400.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  92.8% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.0% higher