Seattle, Washington vs. Ionia, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ionia, Iowa is 57.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,335 in Ionia, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ionia, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Ionia
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Ionia, IA
Compared to Seattle, Ionia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower