Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Blue Rapids, Kansas


The cost of living in Blue Rapids, Kansas is 59.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,125 in Blue Rapids, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Rapids, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Blue Rapids
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Blue Rapids, KS
Compared to Seattle, Blue Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.8% higher
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower

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