Seattle, Washington vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 51.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cedar Falls
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Seattle, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  55.5% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower