Seattle, Washington vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 53.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,663 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Seattle, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% lower
      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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  59.6% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower