City comparison

Seattle vs Orlando Cost of Living

Compare overall indexes, housing costs, and budget targets between Seattle (137.2) and Orlando (110.6).

Seattle Index
137.2
Orlando Index
110.6
Seattle Rent
$3,475
Orlando Rent
$2,400
Seattle Home price
$636,000
Orlando Home price
$431,000

Salary equivalent calculator

Enter your current salary in Seattle to estimate the income needed for a similar lifestyle in Orlando.

Equivalent salary in Orlando
$91,092
Based on the relative overall cost of living between Seattle and Orlando.

Category-by-category differences

Use this table to see which categories make one city more or less expensive than the other.

CategorySeattleOrlandoDifference
Housing184130-54.0 (-29.3%)
Groceries118101-17.0 (-14.4%)
Transportation113100-13.0 (-11.5%)
Healthcare10999-10.0 (-9.2%)
Utilities103104+1.0 (+1.0%)
Miscellaneous116100-16.0 (-13.8%)

Budget comparison

Single
$6,410 / $5,000
Seattle / Orlando
Couple
$10,640 / $8,300
Seattle / Orlando
Family
$15,000 / $11,700
Seattle / Orlando

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: Q1 2026

Data as of Q1 2026. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, HUD Fair Market Rents.

Cost of living indexes use the national average as baseline (100). Data is updated periodically.