Seattle Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
1
categories
Paris Wins
1
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Seattle
vs
105
Paris
Seattle is 23 pts cheaper
Rent
78
Seattle
vs
115
Paris
Seattle is 37 pts cheaper
Groceries
95
Seattle
vs
92
Paris
Paris is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
92
Seattle
vs
98
Paris
Seattle is 6 pts cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
vs
88
Paris
Same cost
Utilities
85
Seattle
vs
95
Paris
Seattle is 10 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Paris to match a Seattle salary
| Salary in Seattle | Equivalent in Paris | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $64,024 | $14,024 more |
| $75,000 | $96,037 | $21,037 more |
| $100,000 | $128,049 | $28,049 more |
| $125,000 | $160,061 | $35,061 more |
| $150,000 | $192,073 | $42,073 more |
| $200,000 | $256,098 | $56,098 more |
Seattle vs Paris: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 23%. Seattle is the more affordable option.
Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 78, while Paris has 115.
Average Salaries: Seattle: $5,800/month vs Paris: $2,666/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 4, while Paris wins 1.
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