Salina, Kansas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 125.2% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $270,282 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
410% more expensive in Seattle
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Salina, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  125.2% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  483.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  125.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.6% higher