Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 107.4% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,227 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Seattle
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  107.4% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.9% lower
  Commute
  124.7% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% higher