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


The cost of living in Jena, Louisiana is 50.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,919 in Jena, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jena, Louisiana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Jena
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Jena, LA
Compared to Seattle, Jena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.8% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  52.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower

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