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


The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 42.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,866 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Forest
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Forest, VA
Compared to Seattle, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.8% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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