salaryOrlando is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,955
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,897
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$78,014
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$394,100
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
101.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,213
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$164
$109
👥 People living there
319,758
754,195
Commute to work
26.2 min
26 min
College degree
42.5%
68.4%
Own their home
39.5%
43.7%
Below poverty line
14.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.2%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Orlando for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Orlando | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,520 | $101,090 | +122% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $50,820 | $101,780 | +100% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $63,010 | $115,120 | +83% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $55,380 | $95,230 | +72% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,190 | $102,920 | +71% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,410 | $57,280 | +62% in Seattle |
| HVAC Technician | $51,460 | $80,100 | +56% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $49,750 | $76,410 | +54% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Orlando or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Orlando is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,955 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Orlando?
About $65,748 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Orlando or Seattle?
The typical household earns $78,014 in Orlando and $133,583 in Seattle, 42% more in Seattle.