Seattle, Washington vs. Kent, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Ohio is 51.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $18,575 in Kent, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Ohio is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Kent
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Kent, OH
Compared to Seattle, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower