Seattle, Washington vs. Bruce, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bruce, South Dakota is 49.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,179 in Bruce, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bruce, 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 Bruce
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Bruce, SD
Compared to Seattle, Bruce is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.3% higher
  Commute
  54.4% lower
  Health
  32.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower