Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Lake City, Iowa


The cost of living in Lake City, Iowa is 56.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,663 in Lake City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, 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 Lake City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Lake City, IA
Compared to Seattle, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.7% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.0% higher
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  42.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

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