Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Ida Grove, Iowa


The cost of living in Ida Grove, Iowa is 56.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,762 in Ida Grove, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ida Grove, Iowa is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Ida Grove
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Ida Grove, IA
Compared to Seattle, Ida Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  52.4% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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