Seattle, Washington vs. Goldendale, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Goldendale, Washington is 49.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $30,286 in Goldendale, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Goldendale, Washington is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Goldendale
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Goldendale, WA
Compared to Seattle, Goldendale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower