Benton, Kentucky vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 116.2% more expensive than Benton, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $108,119 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Benton, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
500% more expensive in Seattle
than in Benton, Kentucky
Benton, KY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Benton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  608.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% lower
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% higher

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