Seattle, Washington vs. La Plata, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Plata, New Mexico is 51.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $24,434 in La Plata, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Plata, New Mexico is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in La Plata
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. La Plata, NM
Compared to Seattle, La Plata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.4% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower