Cost of Living Calculator - Grinnell, Iowa vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 111.9% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $158,902 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in Seattle
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Grinnell, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.9% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  418.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.7% lower
  Commute
  112.5% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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