Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Johnston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Johnston, South Carolina is 55.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,497 in Johnston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, South Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Johnston
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Johnston, SC
Compared to Seattle, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.8% higher
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower

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