What is a pro or con of living in Seattle, Washingtoncompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 279% more expensive in Seattle.

What salary do I need to live in Seattle, Washington copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $38,500 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $78,977 in Seattle, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. SEATTLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 105.1% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $78,977 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Seattle
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Seattle, WA

Compared to Springfield, Seattle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

105.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

422.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.7% lower

Commute

65.7% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

27.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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