Elma, Washington vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 74.1% more expensive than Elma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $99,218 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Elma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Elma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Seattle
than in Elma, Washington
Elma, WA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Elma, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.9% higher