Seattle, Washington vs. Forest, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Mississippi is 58.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $20,888 in Forest, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Mississippi is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Forest
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Forest, MS
Compared to Seattle, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.3% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower