Lorain, Ohio vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 136.7% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $118,336 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
626% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Lorain, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  136.7% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  877.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  88.4% higher
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher