Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Forest, Louisiana


The cost of living in Forest, Louisiana is 55.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,421 in Forest, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Louisiana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Forest
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Forest, LA
Compared to Seattle, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.2% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower

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