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City Comparison

Seattle is 33% more expensive

Seattle
0

cheaper categories

Tied
0

categories

Manchester
6

cheaper categories

Category Breakdown

Overall Cost
105
Seattle
33 pts pricier
72
Manchester
Cheaper
Rent
135
Seattle
80 pts pricier
55
Manchester
Cheaper
Groceries
102
Seattle
7 pts pricier
95
Manchester
Cheaper
Restaurants
98
Seattle
18 pts pricier
80
Manchester
Cheaper
Transport
88
Seattle
3 pts pricier
85
Manchester
Cheaper
Utilities
98
Seattle
8 pts pricier
90
Manchester
Cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in Manchester to match a Seattle salary

Salary in SeattleEquivalent in ManchesterDifference
£30,000£20,571£9,429 less
£40,000£27,429£12,571 less
£50,000£34,286£15,714 less
£60,000£41,143£18,857 less
£80,000£54,857£25,143 less
£100,000£68,571£31,429 less

Seattle vs Manchester: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 33%. Manchester is the more affordable option.

Rent: Seattle has a rent index of 135, while Manchester has 55.

Average Salaries: Seattle: £4,898/month vs Manchester: £2,600/month (both in GBP).

Out of 6 categories, Seattle wins 0, while Manchester wins 6.

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