Seattle, Washington vs. St. Joseph, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Louisiana is 59.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,706 in St. Joseph, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Louisiana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. St. Joseph, LA
Compared to Seattle, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% 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
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  49.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% lower