Oskaloosa, Iowa vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 124.9% more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $258,673 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Oskaloosa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
480% more expensive in Seattle
than in Oskaloosa, Iowa
Oskaloosa, IA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Oskaloosa, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.9% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  546.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% lower
  Commute
  116.9% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.6% higher