Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 83.4% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $137,567 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
397% more expensive in Kent
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Altoona, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  429.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher