Iowa City, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 92.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $577,286 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Seattle
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Iowa City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.4% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% lower
  Commute
  100.7% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher