St. Joseph, Missouri vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 123.1% more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $29,008 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than St. Joseph, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
522% more expensive in Seattle
than in St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph, MO vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to St. Joseph, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.1% higher
      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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  585.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.2% lower
  Commute
  93.7% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher