Waco, Texas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 112.7% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $138,238 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Seattle
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Waco, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  112.7% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  485.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  90.2% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.9% higher