Seattle Wins
1
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Berlin Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
78
Berlin
Berlin is 4 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
68
Berlin
Berlin is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
82
Berlin
Berlin is 13 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
75
Berlin
Berlin is 17 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
88
Berlin
Same cost
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
98
Berlin
Seattle is 13 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Berlin to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Berlin | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $47,561 | $2,439 less |
| $75,000 | $71,341 | $3,659 less |
| $100,000 | $95,122 | $4,878 less |
| $125,000 | $118,902 | $6,098 less |
| $150,000 | $142,683 | $7,317 less |
| $200,000 | $190,244 | $9,756 less |
Seattle vs Berlin: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 4%. Berlin is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Berlin has 68.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Berlin: $2,580/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 1, while Berlin wins 4.
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