Seattle Wins
2
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Denver Wins
4
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
62
Denver
Denver is 20 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
58
Denver
Denver is 20 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
90
Denver
Denver is 5 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
88
Denver
Denver is 4 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
95
Denver
Seattle is 7 pts cheaper
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
88
Denver
Seattle is 3 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Denver to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $37,805 | $12,195 less |
| $75,000 | $56,707 | $18,293 less |
| $100,000 | $75,610 | $24,390 less |
| $125,000 | $94,512 | $30,488 less |
| $150,000 | $113,415 | $36,585 less |
| $200,000 | $151,220 | $48,780 less |
Seattle vs Denver: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 20%. Denver is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Denver has 58.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Denver: $4,300/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 2, while Denver wins 4.
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