Boston vs Seattle
Simple answer
You'd likely save $117 a month in Seattle.
Typical rent is $2,147 in Boston and $2,030 in Seattle. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.
Boston
Massachusetts
- Typical rent
- $2,147
- Typical pay
- $97,344 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $3,008
- Price index
- 108.3 (metro)
Seattle
Washington
- Typical rent
- $2,030
- Typical pay
- $123,860 a year
- 2-bedroom fair rent
- $2,549
- Price index
- 111.1 (metro)
Benefits after a move
Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.