Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Elm River, Michigan


The cost of living in Elm River, Michigan is 53.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,242 in Elm River, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elm River, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Elm River
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Elm River, MI
Compared to Seattle, Elm River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.5% 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
  16.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  79.8% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower

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