Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus Junction, Iowa vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 124.9% more expensive than Columbus Junction, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $168,700 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus Junction, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Columbus Junction, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Seattle
than in Columbus Junction, Iowa
Columbus Junction, IA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Columbus Junction, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.9% 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)
  678.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% lower
  Commute
  89.9% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher

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