Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 69.8% more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,919 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Seattle
than in Westfield, Massachusetts
Westfield, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Westfield, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher