Boston, MA vs Seattle, WA
Cost of Living Comparison
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Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Boston, MA = $101,270 in Seattle, WA
Buying power is 1.3% higher in Seattle, WA
Median Rent
$2,093 vs $1,998
-4.5% lower in Seattle, WA
Median Income
$94,755 vs $121,984
28.7% higher in Seattle, WA
Home Value
$710,400 vs $912,100
28.4% higher in Seattle, WA
Price Level
111.6 vs 113.0
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$83,700 vs $79,900
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
26.5% vs 19.7%
Lower is more affordable