Elkhart, Indiana vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 110.0% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $182,711 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
349% more expensive in Seattle
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Elkhart, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.0% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  77.6% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher