Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 130.2% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $170,332 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
540% more expensive in Seattle
than in Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Marshalltown, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  130.2% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  616.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% lower
  Commute
  121.1% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher