Seattle, Washington vs. Elk Rapids township, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Rapids township, Michigan is 43.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $28,427 in Elk Rapids township, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Rapids township, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Elk Rapids township
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Elk Rapids Township, MI
Compared to Seattle, Elk Rapids Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower