New York City Wins
0
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Seattle Wins
6
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
100
New York City
vs
82
Seattle
Seattle is 18 pts cheaper
Rent
100
New York City
vs
78
Seattle
Seattle is 22 pts cheaper
Groceries
100
New York City
vs
95
Seattle
Seattle is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
100
New York City
vs
92
Seattle
Seattle is 8 pts cheaper
Transport
100
New York City
vs
88
Seattle
Seattle is 12 pts cheaper
Utilities
100
New York City
vs
85
Seattle
Seattle is 15 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Seattle to match a New York City salary
| Salary in New York City | Equivalent in Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,000 | $9,000 less |
| $75,000 | $61,500 | $13,500 less |
| $100,000 | $82,000 | $18,000 less |
| $125,000 | $102,500 | $22,500 less |
| $150,000 | $123,000 | $27,000 less |
| $200,000 | $164,000 | $36,000 less |
New York City vs Seattle: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 18%. Seattle is the more affordable option.
Rent: New York City has a rent index of 100, while Seattle has 78.
Average Salaries: New York City: $5,500/month vs Seattle: $5,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, New York City wins 0, while Seattle wins 6.
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