Orange City, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 105.9% more expensive than Orange City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $102,945 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Orange City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in Seattle
than in Orange City, Iowa
Orange City, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Orange City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.0% lower
  Commute
  132.7% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher