Okemos, Michigan vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 69.8% more expensive than Okemos, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $373,644 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Okemos, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Okemos, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Seattle
than in Okemos, Michigan
Okemos, MI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Okemos, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.8% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% higher