Seattle Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
2
categories
Sydney Wins
0
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
102
Sydney
Seattle is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
120
Sydney
Seattle is 42 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
95
Sydney
Same cost
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
92
Sydney
Same cost
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
90
Sydney
Seattle is 2 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
98
Sydney
Seattle is 13 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Sydney to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Sydney | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $62,195 | $12,195 more |
| $75,000 | $93,293 | $18,293 more |
| $100,000 | $124,390 | $24,390 more |
| $125,000 | $155,488 | $30,488 more |
| $150,000 | $186,585 | $36,585 more |
| $200,000 | $248,780 | $48,780 more |
Seattle vs Sydney: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Seattle is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Sydney has 120.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Sydney: $3,380/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 4, while Sydney wins 0.
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