Seattle is about 13% more expensive than Austin overall — $100,000 in Austin is worth about $113,325 in Seattle.
Austin vs Seattle: the numbers
| Metric | Austin | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 98 | 111 | +13% |
| Median rent | $1,655 | $1,998 | +21% |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $912,100 | +78% |
| Median household income | $91,461 | $121,984 | +33% |
Cost of living = BEA Regional Price Parities (US average = 100). Rent, home value, and income from the U.S. Census ACS. See our methodology.
What your salary is worth
A $100,000 salary in Austin has the same buying power as about $113,325 in Seattle. Going the other way, $100,000 in Seattle is like $88,242 in Austin.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Austin and Seattle.