Waukee, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 75.2% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,125 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Seattle
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Waukee, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.2% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  78.3% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher