Waterloo, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 133.1% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,528 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
580% more expensive in Seattle
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Waterloo, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.1% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  659.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  113.8% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher