Seattle Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Boston Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
88
Boston
Seattle is 6 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
90
Boston
Seattle is 12 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
92
Boston
Boston is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
95
Boston
Seattle is 3 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
85
Boston
Boston is 3 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
110
Boston
Seattle is 25 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Boston to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Boston | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $53,659 | $3,659 more |
| $75,000 | $80,488 | $5,488 more |
| $100,000 | $107,317 | $7,317 more |
| $125,000 | $134,146 | $9,146 more |
| $150,000 | $160,976 | $10,976 more |
| $200,000 | $214,634 | $14,634 more |
Seattle vs Boston: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 6%. Seattle is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Boston has 90.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Boston: $5,200/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 4, while Boston wins 2.
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