What is a pro or con of living in Arkansas City, Kansascompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 89% cheaper in Arkansas City.

What salary do I need to live in Arkansas City, Kansas copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $90,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $35,185 in Arkansas City, Kansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. ARKANSAS CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Arkansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 60.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,185 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Arkansas City, KS

Compared to Seattle, Arkansas City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

92.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

53.5% higher

Commute

54.5% lower

Health

14.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

20.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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