Seattle is about 12% more expensive than Jacksonville overall — $100,000 in Jacksonville is worth about $111,709 in Seattle.
Jacksonville vs Seattle: the numbers
| Metric | Jacksonville | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living index (US=100) | 99 | 111 | +12% |
| Median rent | $1,375 | $1,998 | +45% |
| Median home value | $266,100 | $912,100 | +243% |
| Median household income | $66,981 | $121,984 | +82% |
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 Jacksonville has the same buying power as about $111,709 in Seattle. Going the other way, $100,000 in Seattle is like $89,518 in Jacksonville.
Use the calculator below to compare any salary between Jacksonville and Seattle.