Seattle, Washington vs. Kingsport, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingsport, Tennessee is 52.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,378 in Kingsport, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingsport, Tennessee is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Kingsport
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Kingsport, TN
Compared to Seattle, Kingsport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% lower