Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Elgin, Kansas


The cost of living in Elgin, Kansas is 60.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $29,679 in Elgin, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Elgin
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Elgin, KS
Compared to Seattle, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.5% higher
  Commute
  48.4% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower

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