Clarinda, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 141.8% more expensive than Clarinda, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $181,340 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarinda, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Clarinda, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
723% more expensive in Seattle
than in Clarinda, Iowa
Clarinda, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Clarinda, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.8% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  833.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% lower
  Commute
  134.6% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher