Preston, Idaho vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 78.1% more expensive than Preston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $89,066 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Preston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Seattle
than in Preston, Idaho
Preston, ID vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Preston, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.1% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  204.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% lower
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.1% higher