Paducah, Kentucky vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 118.8% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $205,648 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Seattle
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Paducah, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.8% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  830.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.7% lower
  Commute
  94.2% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher