Seattle, Washington vs. Butte-Silver Bow, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana is 52.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,199 in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Butte-Silver Bow, Montana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Butte-Silver Bow
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Butte Silver Bow, MT
Compared to Seattle, Butte Silver Bow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower