Seattle, Washington vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 40.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,501 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Madison
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Seattle, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.6% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower