Austin Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Seattle Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
65
Austin
vs
82
Seattle
Austin is 17 pts cheaper
Rent
60
Austin
vs
78
Seattle
Austin is 18 pts cheaper
Groceries
88
Austin
vs
95
Seattle
Austin is 7 pts cheaper
Restaurants
85
Austin
vs
92
Seattle
Austin is 7 pts cheaper
Transport
100
Austin
vs
88
Seattle
Seattle is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
105
Austin
vs
85
Seattle
Seattle is 20 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Seattle to match a Austin salary
| Salary in Austin | Equivalent in Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $63,077 | $13,077 more |
| $75,000 | $94,615 | $19,615 more |
| $100,000 | $126,154 | $26,154 more |
| $125,000 | $157,692 | $32,692 more |
| $150,000 | $189,231 | $39,231 more |
| $200,000 | $252,308 | $52,308 more |
Austin vs Seattle: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 17%. Austin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Austin has a rent index of 60, while Seattle has 78.
Average Salaries: Austin: $4,500/month vs Seattle: $5,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Austin wins 4, while Seattle wins 2.
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