Seattle, Washington vs. Baxter Springs, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baxter Springs, Kansas is 59.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,466 in Baxter Springs, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baxter Springs, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Baxter Springs
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Baxter Springs, KS
Compared to Seattle, Baxter Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% lower
      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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.0% higher
  Commute
  49.8% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower