Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 109.2% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $52,307 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Seattle
than in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, KY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Owensboro, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  442.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.4% lower
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher